Delaire Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2001

4 stars John Platter
Wine Spectator March 2005 issue - International Wine Cellar 87/100
Selected from low yielding vineyards, two noble varietals harmoniously blended. Intense blackcurrant and minty nose, delicious nutty chocolate flavours and ripe rewarding tannins.

Compliments Red Meat dishes as well as Pastas, Roast Loin of Lamb, Chocolate Mouse, Cheese Platters.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot ]

winery : Delaire Graff Estate

winemaker : Gunter Schultz

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.98 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

4 stars John Platter
Wine Spectator March 2005 issue - International Wine Cellar 87/100

ageing : 5 - 8 years

in the vineyard : Situation: East Facing
Altitude: 250m
Distance from Sea: 50 km
Soil Type: Hutton
Rootstock: Richter 99/110
Age of vines: 4 - 16 years
Trellising: 7 Wire Perold System
Pruning: 2 bud spurs

about the harvest: Harvesting Date: Mid March

in the cellar : Winemaking Record: Ferment at 28ÂºC pressed when fermentation is complete, Merlot in Stainless Steel
Oak Used: 12 months in 80% French, 15% Russian, 5% American Oak

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