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Clos Malverne Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2001

2006 Decanter World Wine Awards - Gold Medal South African National Wine Show - National Red Wine Champion and General Smuts trophy for Overall Wine Champion
2005 Winemakers' Choice - Diamond Award
2005 Runner up French Calyon Bank Trophy - Best Bordeaux Style
A powerful full-bodied wine with firm juicy tannins. The herby and berry character of the Cabernet Sauvignon is apparent and is complemented by the fruitiness of the Merlot. Long velvety finish.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]
winemaker : I.P. Smit
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 3.2 g/l  pH : 3.62  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2001 General Smuts Trophy - Grand Champion at the SA National Young Wine Show
2003 Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show - Silver Medal
2005 Calyon Trophy Bordeaux Blend Challenge - Top Ten
2005 Winemakers' Choice - Diamond Award
2006 Decanter World Wine Awards - Gold Medal
International Wine Challenge Competition - Silver Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Silver Medial
in the vineyard : Origin: From selected vineyards in the prime red wine growing area of the Devon Valley near Stellenbosch.
Climate: Mediterranean - summers are warm and dry, whilst sea breezes from the nearby False Bay cool the vineyards in the afternoons. The winters are wet and cold with a high average rainfall.
Soil: Deep red Hutton
Trellising: Hedged (Perold system)
about the harvest: The grapes were hand harvested at full ripeness.
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