| Vintage: |
2000 |
| Origin: |
Stellenbosch |
| Variety: |
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Merlot 34%; Cabernet Franc 6%
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| Soil type: |
Predominantly decomposed granite. |
| Harvest date: |
As per variety. Merlot commencing 18th February 2000 and Cabernet Sauvignon finishing mid March 2000. |
| Yield: |
6-8 tons/ha or 40 hl/ha – 55 hl/ha. |
| Harvest statistics: |
Grapes harvested between 23.6 to 25.4 ºB; TA 6.8 g/ℓ to 9.4 g/ℓ; pH 3.3 to 3.5
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| 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 15 months in French oak barrels of which 30% was new. |
| Bottling: |
Bottled in August 2001. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.0 Vol%; Residual sugar 1.7 g/ℓ; TA 5.6 g/ℓ; PH 3.54
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| 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. |
