An abundance of cassis, blackcurrant, raspberries and toasted almonds on the nose. This wine has firm, ripened tannins with fruit, spice and tobacco flavours. |
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Vintage: |
2003 |
Origin: |
Simonsberg - Paarl |
Cultivars: |
cabernet sauvignon |
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Analysis: |
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Alc: |
15.10 % |
Sugar: |
2.2 g/L |
Total Acid: |
6.3 g/L |
Volatile Acid: |
0.70 g/L |
pH: |
3.50 |
Total Sulphur: |
85 mg/L |
Free Sulphur: |
42 mg/L |
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Picking: |
25 B by Hand |
Soil and Slope: |
North facing slope, Vilafontes soil |
Crush/Destem: |
Yes |
Cold Maceration: |
100% for 60 hours at 11C |
Fermentation: |
BDX |
Pressing: |
After Skin Contact to barrels |
Malolactic: |
60% in new French Oak |
Barrel Maturation: |
Aged in new French Oak for 20 months |
Maturation: |
Benefit from bottle maturation for 3-4 years |
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Winemaker's Comments: |
An abundance of cassis, blackcurrant, raspberries and toasted almonds on the nose. This wine has firm, ripened tannins with fruit, spice and tobacco flavours. |
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