Napier Red Medallion 2001

Name: Napier Red Medallion 2001
Brand: Napier
SKU: 13603

A classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot ]

winery : Napier Winery

winemaker : Leon Bester

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 15 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 5.8 g/l va : 0.58 g/l so2 : 60 mg/l fso2 : 30 mg/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

In June 2005 at the Fairbairn Capital Wine Show our Red Medallion 2001 Bordeaux style blend won a Gold Medal, and was awarded the Fairbairn Capital Trophy for "Discovery of the Show (Best Value)" from amongst 995 wines judged. In June 2006 at the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, our Red Medallion 2000 Bordeaux style blend won a gold medal.

ageing : All the components are made and matured separately in French oak barrels. Blending is done after about 12- 18 months, the wine then is left for another 6 months for the components to â€œmarryâ€.

The wine once bottled is left to lie in the underground storage cellar to mature for a further 2 years before release.