Spier Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Veritas 2006 - Silver
Gold medal at Mundus Vini 2006, Germany
John Platter 2006 - 4 Stars
Veritas 2005 - Gold
Dark black cherry in colour, with a youthful purple edge. Appealing aromas of black berry fruit mingle with whiffs of vanilla spice and hints of mocha. The berry fruit follows through on the full, well-balanced palate where touches of tobacco add to the stylish elegance.

Ideal with red meat dishes; also delicious with mature yellow cheese.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Spier Wine Farm
winemaker : Frans Smit
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.08 % vol  rs : 2.37 g/l  pH : 3.48  ta : 6.15 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Veritas 2006 - Silver
Gold Medal at Mundus Vini 2006, Germany
John Platter 2006 - 4 Stars
Veritas 2005 - Gold

ageing : Enjoy now and within 7 to 12 years from harvest.

in the vineyard : Cliamte: Average temperature - Summer 20°C, Winter 14°C
Annual rainfall: 890 mm
Proximity to ocean: 15 km
Soil: Clovelly, Tukulu and Glen Rosa
Trellised, 9-year-old vines planted on southwest-facing slopes yielded the grapes for this wine. The vineyards received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 6 tons per hectare.

about the harvest: Grapes from selected vineyard blocks were hand-harvested at 24.8° Balling, meticulously sorted, gently crushed and cooled down to 12°C.

in the cellar : Cold soaking preceded temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks and the fermentation was completed in oak barrels. Maturation in French oak barrels broadened the flavours and added complexity and finesse. The wines from specially
selected barrels were then blended to create this ultra premium wine.

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