| Vintage: |
2006 |
| Origin: |
Stellenbosch |
| Variety: |
55 percent Cabernet Sauvignon ;
45 percent Merlot |
| Soil type: |
Predominantly decomposed Granite |
| Harvest date: |
As per variety. Merlot commencing 26th February 2006 and Cabernet Sauvignon finishing mid March 2006. |
| Yield: |
6 tons/ha or 39 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 23.2şB to 25.6şB ;
Total Acid 6.5g/litre to 8.1 g/litre ;
pH 3.3 to 3.5 |
| Vinification: |
Fermentation initiated in stainless steel tanks and underwent a series of pump overs until dry. Further maceration allowed before drawing off and light pressing. |
| Maturation: |
This wine spent 16 months in French oak barrels of which 25% was new. Balance 2nd and 3rd fill barrels. |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in November 2007. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.5 percent ;
Residual sugar 2.0 g/litre ;
Toatal acid 5.7 g/litre ;
pH 3.6 |
| Tasting note: |
Medium red, purple in colour. Bright plum, cassis and fine minty touches. Youthful palate with plummy like fruit, balanced by firm but accessible tannins. |
