| Vintage: |
2003 |
| Origin: |
Stellenbosch |
| Variety: |
50% Cabernet Sauvignon
50% Merlot |
| Soil type: |
Predominantly decomposed granite. |
| Harvest date: |
As per variety. Merlot commencing 24th February 2003 and Cabernet Sauvignon finishing mid March 2003. |
| Yield: |
8 tons/ha or 50 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
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 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 25% was new. Balance 2nd and 3rd fill barrels. |
| Bottled: |
Bottled in October 2004 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.0 percent,
Residual sugar 2.5 g/litre,
TA 6.3 g/litre,
pH 3.48 |
| 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. |
