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Cape View Classic Red 2002

John Platter Guide - 2 ½ Star
This is a fruity, light, red-berrish blend of several red varieties. It has mulberry, strawberry and plum aromas with a spicy aspect. The palate is vibrant, soft and silky.

Great for informal drinking and an ideal companion for pizza.
variety : Cinsaut [ 44% Cinsaut, 37.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.4% Merlot; 4.2% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Danie Steytler
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 13.87 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
John Platter Guide - 2 ½ Star

ageing : 3 – 6 years
in the vineyard : Vines planted in Clovelly type soil. Yield of 8 tons per hectare.
in the cellar : The cultivars were vinified separately and then blended together. NT 112 yeast was used. Pumping over was done 3 times per day in red wine tanks.
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