| Vintage: |
2003 |
| Origin: |
A multi-vineyard blend from the Jonkershoek Valley and Firgrove. |
| Variety: |
100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Soil type: |
Decomposed granite and sandstone. |
| Harvest date: |
Vintage commenced on the 27th of February 2003 and completed on the 18th of March 2003. |
| Yield: |
Between 7 and 9 tons/ha or 42 hl/ha - 54 hl/ha. |
| Harvest stats: |
Harvested between 23.5şB to 26.0şB,
TA 6.7 g/litre to 9.0 g/litre,
pH 3.2 to 3.4 |
| 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 18 months in French oak barrels of which 40% was new. |
| Bottled: |
Bottled in November 2004 after egg white fining and light filtration. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%,
Residual sugar 1.4 g/litre,
TA 6.0 g/litre,
pH 3.55 |
| Tasting note: |
Medium 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. |
