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Zevenwacht 7evenrood 2009

A luscious lifestyle wine with hints of fruit and spice, giving a first impression of red berries and chocolate with slight cedar wood undertones. Soft pliable tannins lend subtle support to the structure, yet are unobtrusive on the succulent palate.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Shiraz, 16% Merlot, 4% Mourvedre, 2% Primitivo, 1% Grenache ]
winemaker : Jacques Viljoen
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 4.3 g/l  pH : 3.45  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : A wine to enjoy now.
in the vineyard : The grapes for this blend originate from prime vineyard sites that have been planted with new clonally material. Most of the sites face southwest and do receive supplementary irrigation resulting in optimal ripeness, superbly concentrated flavours and ripe, supple tannins. A clay sub-soil retains essential moisture and the gravelly, granite derived, topsoil allows for effective drainage.
in the cellar : 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Shiraz, 16% Merlot, 4% Mourvedre, 2% Primitivo, 1% Grenache.
The ripe Cabernet Sauvignon adds luscious ripe red and black fruit flavours with some structure. The Merlot & Primitivo contributes softness and a mélange of ripe red fruits that add to the lusciousness of the wine. The Shiraz, Grenache & Mouvedre adds a touch of spiciness and complexity, especially in the elegant finish of this approachable wine. Aged this blend in 3rd and 4th fill French barrels to add to the complexity and softness. A 30% unwooded portion was blended for more upfront fruit. These components contribute spicy vanilla notes and wonderful cedar wood complexities on the nose and palate in combination with red berry fruit flavours.
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Zevenwacht 7evenrood 2009
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