Stellekaya Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

International Wine Challenge 2006 - Gold Medal
Inspired by the brightest star in Scorpius, Antares, a 'giant red' which forms the heart of the scorpion.
This intense full-bodied Cabernet has a comples cassis-spiced richness. This is supported by a balanced generous structure that ensures good cellaring potential.

Serious wine, power ful enough to handle venison, roasts, stews and other rich dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Stellekaya Winery

winemaker : Ntisiki Biyela, Mark Carmichael-Green

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.94 % vol rs : 1.50 g/l pH : 3.73 ta : 6.20 g/l va : 0.77 g/l so2 : 133 mg/l fso2 : 39 mg/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

International Wine Challenge 2006 - Gold Medal
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2005 - Bronze
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Seal of Approval

ageing : 6 - 10 Years.

in the vineyard : Situation: North of Stellenbosch
Altitude: 180 metres
Soil Type: Tukulu (Decomposed Granite)
Age of Vines: 5 Years
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation
Climate: Cool Climate

about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at full ripeness in early March 2003. The yield was about 8 tonnes per ha.

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