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Rijk's Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2002

Intense ruby red colour. Fruity nose with hints of red berries, dark chocolate and plum in the background. Aroma's carries through on a velvetty palate which ends with a fine tannin structure.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.80 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.30  ta : 6.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • Swiss International Air Line Awards 2005 - Gold and selected for First Class Wine List
  • Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2005 - Bronze
  • Michelangelo Awards 2005 - Silver Medal
  • Veritas 2005 - Bronze
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    ageing : One year after bottling date up until five years.
    about the harvest: Night harvest and hand - picked.
    in the cellar : Extended skin contact of two weeks after fermentation. Malolactic fermentation completed in barrels. 20 months in French oak.
    40% new and 60% 2nd fill French oak barrels.
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