Description
Variety: A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc
Harvest Data
Vintage detail: Evenly spread moderate temperature, cool evenings and nights which allowed slightly longer hang time than previous vintages
Balling: average 24,5 – 26°B
Production volume: 45 hl/ha
Hand Harvested: 100%
Winemaking
Whole berries: 0%
Destemmed: 100%
Fermentation vessel: open 3000L containers and 5000L stainless steel semi-open fermenters
Fermentation: 100% inoculated with Anchor 372 (SA yeast )
Barrel Type: French oak MT centre of France wood
New Barrel %: 70%
Maturation: 18 months
Fining: Very light fining only to clean the wine
Filtration: none
Bottled: January 2009
Wine Analysis
Alcohol: 14.33 vol%
pH: 3.56
Total acidity: 6.4 g/l
Tasting Note
Intense vibrant red colour with nose showing layered flavour of tobacco spice, rich cherries, dark chocolate and savouriness. The pallet has a soft attack with firm tannins and a subtle creamy texture. Lingering aftertaste, with the same flavours as on the nose.
Release Date
1 June 2010
