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Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - 2004


Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2004

Wine : Bergwater Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004

Origin : Prince Albert Valley

Technical notes : Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested by hand at 26° balling and transported in refrigerated trucks to the cellar. Cold maceration was done for 48h at 12°C to capture the specific grape flavours and enhance the colour. The grapes were fermented for 9 days at 24°C on the skins until dry. Pumpovers were done for 30 minutes every 3 hours. After malo-lactic fermentation, the wine matured in second fill French oak for 14 months.

Analysis : Alcohol : 14%
Sugar : 2.2 g/l
TA : 6.1 g/l
VA : 0.58 g/l
pH : 3.36
FSO2 : 47 mg/l
TSO2 : 130 mg/l

Description : A full bodied, herbaceous wine with herbal notes like oreganium and other sweet herbs. Rich and elegant fruit concentration on the palate. Enjoy this wine with fillet steak or a lamb shank. Drink within the next 4-6 years

Awards : Little Karoo Wine Awards 2006 & 2007 - Gold & Silver; Swiss International Airlines Awards 2006 & 2007 – Bronze & SOA; Veritas 2006 & 2007 – Bronze; Japan International Wine Awards – Bronze; Miami Awards 2006 - Bronze


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Zip code: 6930
Country: South Africa

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