Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

This Cape classic showcase wine from a 24 year-old single vineyard leads the pack in the Cederberg range. Production is limited to ± 180 cases. Serious looking deep almost black colour. The 18 months maturation in 100% new French oak barrels has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and cassis fruit flavours, adding tobacco and eucalyptus and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot to help soften the firm Cabernet muscle. Bottled only in top years (no 2002), this is a wine with power and depth for a long life.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 13.95 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 5.7 g/l  va : 0.60 g/l  so2 : 75 mg/l  fso2 : 22 mg/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  

ageing : The hand-crafted, classically styled 2001 vintage, although made to mature (with its peak expected at around 2007 – 2010), is already eminently drinkable.

in the vineyard : Vineyards: Facing South-west
Soil types: Glenrosa
Age of vines: 24 years
Vineyard area: 1,5ha
Trellised: Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Yield per hectare: 4t/ha
Clone: 163C (Scleipp) on Richter 99

about the harvest: Harvest date: 10 April 2000
Degree Balling at harvest: 25,0° Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation
Closed tanks, pump over every 4 hours, extended skin contact for 28 days
Fermentation temperature 26°C
Fermentation days 7
Age of barrels 100% 1st fill French oak
Period in wood 18 months
Maturation potential Optimum 4 – 12 years

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