Earthy mineral flavours combined with spicy cigar box flavours. Smooth ripe tannin finish, Cabernet aromas carry through onto the palate. Well-structured end of the palate. |
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Vintage: |
2001 |
Origin: |
Paarl |
Cultivars: |
cabernet sauvignon |
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Analysis: |
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Alc: |
14.8 % |
Sugar: |
2.74 g/L |
Total Acid: |
5.13 g/L |
Volatile Acid: |
0.76 g/L |
pH: |
3.77 |
Total Sulphur: |
79 mg/L |
Free Sulphur: |
25 mg/L |
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Picking: |
26.5B by Hand |
Soil and Slope: |
North facing slope, Vilafontes soil |
Crush/Destem: |
Yes |
Cold Maceration: |
100% for 60 hours at 11C |
Fermentation: |
NT 112 |
Pressing: |
After Skin Contact to barrels |
Malolactic: |
100% in new French Oak |
Barrel Maturation: |
Aged in new French Oak for 13months |
Maturation: |
A wine for ageing wine to be cellared, to peak in 2-10 |
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Winemaker's Comments: |
Full ripe style of Cabernet. Earthy mineral flavours combined with spicy cigar box flavours. Smooth ripe tannin finish, Cabernet aromas carrying through onto the palate. Well-structured end of the palate. |
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