Cederberg Cederberger 2003

Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2005 - Bronze
Veritas 2005 - Bronze
This dry red blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Pinotage and 20% Ruby Cabernet shows the slight sweetness of ripe berry fruits, combined with more earthy tones and well-integrated tannins. Although this wine is far more complex than previous editions of the Cederberger, it is already approachable and ready to drink, but should improve in the next four years.

The best partner for a rich game dish, but also excellent to accompany a braai.

variety : Merlot [ 50% Merlot, 30% Pinotage, 20% Ruby Cabernet ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.7 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 5.4 g/l  va : 0.49 g/l  so2 : 71 mg/l  fso2 : 40 mg/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2005 - Bronze
Veritas 2005 - Bronze
WINE Magazine January 2005 - 3.5 Points
in the vineyard : Vineyards: Facing South
Soil types: Glenrosa/Hutton
Age of vines: 5 - 18 years
Yield per Ha: 6 - 9t/Ha

about the harvest: Degree Balling at harvest: 25 - 26º Balling

in the cellar : Barrel ageing French / American oak
Age of barrels 3rd fill 60%; 4th fill 40%
Period in wood 14 months
Maturation potential: Drink now or keep up to 4 years

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