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Ridders Creek Cape Red 2006

Lightish toned, lively, swiggable, fruity; could be slightly chilled.
Also available in 187ml bottles.

Best with meat dishes, or just with good friends and a nice barbeque.
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz ]
winery : Ridders Creek
winemaker : Jeff Wedgwood
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.7 g/l  pH : 3.25  ta : 5.84 g/l  va : 0.54 g/l  
type : Red  style : Off Dry  body : Light   wooded
pack : Bottle  
about the harvest: All the grapes were harvested by hand during February 2004. The yield ranged from 12 - 18 tons / ha for the Cinsaut and Merlot, and 10 - 15 tons / ha for the Shiraz.
in the cellar : Fermentation took place on the skins in stainless steel tanks for three days at 22 - 28ºC.
Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Barrel ageing: None
Fining: Bentonite & Eggwhite
Filtration: Bulk
Stabilisation: Cold
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