| Vintage: |
2004 |
| Origin: |
Stellenbosch |
| Variety: |
60 percent Cabernet Sauvignon;
40 percent Merlot |
| Soil type: |
Predominantly Decomposed Granite |
| Harvest date: |
As per variety. Merlot commencing 16th February 2004 and Cabernet Sauvignon finishing mid March 2004 |
| Yield: |
6 tons/ha or 40 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 23.6şB to 25.4şB;
Total Acid 6.8 g/liter 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 16 months in French oak barrels of which 25% was new. Balance 2nd and 3rd fill barrels |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in October 2005 |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.0 percent;
Residual Sugar 2.0 g/litre;
Total Acid 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. |
