| Vinatge: |
2005 |
| Vintage: |
2005 |
| Origin: |
Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch |
| Variety: |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Soil type: |
Decomposed Granite |
| Harvest date: |
12th to 16th March 2005 |
| Yield: |
4.8 tons/ha or 32 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 24.0 şB to 26.0 şB
Total Acid 8.0 g/litre;
pH 3.25 |
| 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 20 months in French oak barrels of which 20% was new. |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in December 2006 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.0 percent;
Residual sugar 1.6 g/litre;
Total Acid 6.0g/litre;
pH 3.6 |
| Tasting note: |
Deep red, purple in colour, the wine has high - toned blackcurrent, violet and cedar aromas with touches of mint, so typical of a Jonkershoek wine. A rich, ripe opulent but youthful palate has plummy fruit, a background of new oak and fine tannins. This is a multi faceted wine that needs time to mature. |
