The Left Bank 2009

More than simply a wine, the Left Bank honours a particular lifestyle.

The Vineyards

Sourced from a multi-vineyard blend  in the Western Cape region. The soils are mostly clay loam to granite and shale.

The Grape Varieties

This is a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Shiraz, 14% Merlot, 3% Cabernet franc and 1% Malbec.

Winemaking

Harvest commenced on between February and March according to variety and region. Grapes were harvested between 24.0°B and 26.0°B with a total acid of 8.0 g/l and a pH of 3.25.

Fermentation initiated in stainless tanks and underwent a series of pump overs until dry. Further maceration before drawing off and light pressing . This wine spent 9 months in a combination of 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barrels.

Bottled in November March 2010.

Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 3.8 g/l
Total Acid: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.63

Tasting notes

A full bodied red wine with purple-red hues and good depth of colour. Concentrated red berry fruits of dark cherries, plums and spicy fruit cake flavours provide an uplifted intensity. The nose is clean and pure with layers of rich dense fruits. Well integrated oak provides a caramel/mocha complexity. Fine soft tannins add structural focus and length.