Rijk's Private Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Intense deep red colour, aromatic complex nose with hints of red berries and dark chocolate. Fine tannin structure underlined with gentle oak to ensure a velvety finish.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rijks Wine Estate and Hotel

winemaker : Pierre Wahl

wine of origin : Tulbagh

analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.36 ta : 6.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Huge wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2005 - Gold (94 points out of 100)

John Platter 2006 - 5star

Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Gold

Winemaker's Choice Awards 2005 - Diamond

Veritas 2005 – Silver

ageing : From bottling date up until 10 years.

in the vineyard : Vines: Three vineyard blocks making up 3.42 ha
Clones: 46A, 163 and 169
Trellis: Double Cordon, Extended Perold System

about the harvest: Night harvested and hand picked.

in the cellar : Extended skin contact after fermentation for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation in barrel. Maturation took place for 18 months in French Oak 70% new & 30% 2nd-fill French oak barrels.

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