Kleine Parys Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Deep inky-purple colours. Powerful tobacco, cedar and spicy aromas together with lingering ripe blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavours highlight the intensity of this wine.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Kosie Mller
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : Dry g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.6 g/l  va : 0.85 g/l  so2 : 150 mg/l  fso2 : 40-43 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : Supplier: Kleine Parys
Appellation/Origin: Paarl
Age of vines: 7-10 years
Rootstock: Richter 99
Trellis system: Hedge
Irrigation: Supplementary
Vine density: 1,2 x 2,0 m
Soil: Deep red, Hutton and Clovelly soil
Climate: Mediterranean, moderately warm summers with cold and wet winters. The are has a annual rainfall of approximately 750 mm

about the harvest: Date: Feb/March
Type: Hand
Yield: 4 – 6 t/ha

in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Destalked
Tanks (type): Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol (vessel, temp, duration): 34-36°C until dry
Malolactic (y/n): Yes
Lees contact/battonage: 2 weeks
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration): Aged in French an American oak barrels for 8 months

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