| Vintage: |
2007 |
| Origin: |
Elgin
|
| Variety: |
39% Merlot;
37% Cabernet Sauvignon;
24% Cabernet Franc |
| Soil type: |
Predominanty Bokkeveld Shale |
| Harvest date: |
As per variety. Merlot commencing 27th February 2007 and Cabernet Sauvignon finishing 4th April 2007 |
| Yield: |
8 tons/ha or 54 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 23.0şB to 25.0şB;
Total acid 7.8 g/l to 8.6 g/l;
pH 3.2 to 3.4 |
| Vinification: |
Fermentation initiated in stainless steel tanks and underwent a series of pumpovers until dry. Further maceration allowed before drawing off and light pressing. |
| Maturation: |
This wine spent 18 months in French oak barrels of which 15% was new. Balance 2nd and 3rd fill barrels |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in January 2009 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5 percent;
Residual Sugar 2.0 g/l;
Total Acid 5.5 g/l;
pH 3.6 |
| Tasting note: |
Attractive bright colour with good depth and intensity. Spicy lifted aromas with a hint of earthy complexity. Oak sits well and integrated with an elegant palate. Nicely textured palate has complexity which hold interest. |
