Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002 |
Varieties: |
100 % cabernet sauvignon |
Origin: |
Simonsberg, Stellenbosch |
Climate: |
A short wet winter with warm and dry conditions during ripening. |
Age of Vines: |
On average 27 years old |
Irrigation: |
Supplementary |
Soil: |
Decomposed granite and Hutton soils with rich and high clay content which assists with water retention. |
Yield: |
4.8 tons/ha ?3100 lit/ha |
Vinification: |
Vinification in open fermenters for 4.5 days @ 29 . Cap punched manually every 2nd hour. |
Maturation: |
Matured for 26 months in 50 % new and 50 % 2nd fill French Nevers barrels. |
Description: |
Full bodied ?deep ruby colour ?spicy mocha, chocolate and Coffee flavours. Rich oak tannins ?a rather classic style of wine with a long dry finish. |
Food Suggestion: |
Meat dishes |
Chemical Analysis: |
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