Welmoed Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Veritas 2006 - Bronze
Excellent deep ruby red. Nose is reminiscent of dark berry fruits with hints of nutmeg and vanillin. Very elegant, well structured palate with ripe, fine tannins and a lingering rich finish.

Tzatziki, Roast Beef or Roast Rack of Lamb with sautÃ©ed or pickled vegetables.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Welmoed Winery

winemaker : Stephan Smit

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.81 g/l pH : 3.17 ta : 5.69 g/l

type : Red body : Full

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Veritas 2006 - Bronze

ageing : Very drinkable now, or comfortably keep it another 2 years.

in the vineyard : New virus-free material ensures that grapes can be picked at full ripeness resulting in complex, full-bodied wines. The vines are trellised on a 5-wire hedge system, have an average yield of 7t/ha, are grafted onto 101-14 Mgt and have an average age of 11 - 15 years. The vines are planted on loamy sand and weathered granite soil, on the lower slopes.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness in March.

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