| Vintage: |
2005 |
| Origin: |
A multi-vineyard blend from Jonkershoek Valley and Helderberg foothills. |
| Variety: |
100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Soil type: |
Decomposed Granite and Sandstone |
| Harvest date: |
25th of February to the 15th March 2005 |
| Yield: |
6 - 8 tons/ha or 40 hl/ha - 52 hl/ha |
| Harvest stats: |
Grapes harvested between 23.5şB to 26.0şB;
Total Acid 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 16 months in French oak barrels of which 40% was new |
| Bottling date: |
Bottled in October 2006 after egg white fining and light filtration |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.0 percent;
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/litre;
Total Acid 6.0 g/litre;
pH 3.7 |
| Tasting note: |
Medium red, purple in colour, the wine has high-toned blackcurrent, violet and cedar aromas with touches of mint. 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. |
