Guardian Peak Frontier 2004

Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - Seal of Approval
Appearance: Bright deep Ruby.
Bouquet: The complex aroma of the delicious wine is dominated by the red berry flavours and supported by some cedar, vanilla spice from the barrels. The cumin spice, almond and candy floss also complement the aroma of the wine.
Palate: The aroma of red berries and plum follows through onto the palate. Dark chocolate, mocha and fruit cake fruit flavours enchant the mid-palate complemented by a spicy oak finish. The elegant tannin structure ensures a juicy mouth feel.
Impression: The three varietals each contribute unique flavours and character to the wine to make this a wonderful drinking experience.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Shiraz, 12% Merlot ]

winery : Guardian Peak

winemaker : Louis Strydom

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 4.2 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 â€“ Seal of Approval

ageing : The wine will mature and soften beautifully over the next 5 years.

in the vineyard : Climate.
Mediterranean with the rainfall ? 650mm per annum, the EE vineyards are located high up on the northern slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. This contribution imparts warmer fruit flavours to the wine. In summer, the vineyardsâ€™ close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean result in cool sea breezes that keeps temperatures lower, extending the ripening period.
2004 Vintage started very dry and no rain was recorded in February. Fortunately the rain came in the beginning of March. This gave the vineyard the required boost to ripen the crop properly and also brought cooler weather.

Soil
A diverse composition of soil and topography add complexity and an array of different characteristics to the wine.

about the harvest: 10 months French and American oak maturation. Vinified separately for eight months, followed by two months of blending prior to bottling.

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