Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2002

Colour: Full vibrant violet with ruby tinges.
Bouquet: Crushed violet and blackcurrant with spicy aromas.
Taste: A deep fruition palate with blackcurrant and raspberries allow for great depth without the heavy finishes.

Enjoy with heart-warming roast lamb, coq au vin, red meat steak, venison, mature cheese, pizza and pasta dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Shiraz ]
winery : Nederburg Wines
winemaker : Elunda Basson
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.61 % vol  rs : 2.70 g/l  pH : 3.52  ta : 6.21 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : The grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Paarl and Stellenbosch regions. Planted between 1990 and 1998 in soil originating from decomposed granite, the vineyards face south-westerly to westerly at an altitude of 300 m. The vines, grafted onto nematode resistant rootstock Richter 99, R110 and 101-114, are grown under dryland conditions and receive supplementary irrigation by means of an overhead sprinkler system.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand and machine at between 23° and 24° Balling during February and March.

in the cellar : They were crushed and then cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for two weeks at between 25° and 28° C. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in wood for a period 8 to 12 months.

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