| Vintage: |
2001 |
| Origin: |
Stellenbosch |
| Variety: |
Cabernet Sauvignon 50 percent
Merlot 50 percent |
| Soil type: |
Predominantly decomposed granite. |
| Harvest date: |
As per variety. Merlot commencing 19th February 2001 and Cabernet Sauvignon finishing mid March 2001. |
| Yield: |
6 tons/ha or 40 hl/ha |
| Harvest statistics: |
Grapes harvested between 23.6şB to 25.4şB
TA 6.8 g/litre to 9.4 g/litre
pH 3.3 to 3.5 |
| Vinification: |
Fermentation initiated in stainless steel tanks and underwent a series os pump overs until dry. Further maceration allowed before drawing off and light pressing. |
| Maturation: |
This wine spent 15 months in French oak barrels of which 25 percent was new. Balance 2nd and 3rd fill barrels. |
| Bottling: |
Bottled in November 2002. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5 Vol percent
Residual sugar 1.6 g/litre
TA 6.0 g/litre
pH 3.50 |
| Tasting note: |
Medium red, purple, in colour. Bright plum, cassis and fine minty touches. Younthful palate with plummy like fruit, balance by firm but accessible tannins. |
