Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Veritas 2007 - Bronze
Appearance: Blackish plum in colour
Aroma: Ripe blackcurrents and plummy fruit with toasty oak aromas balanced by soft, ripe tannins
Palate: Good structure with soft, clean finish

Heary meat dishes, stews, steak.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Excelsior Wine Estate

winemaker : Johan Stemmet

wine of origin : Breede River

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 6.0 g/l so2 : 85 mg/l fso2 : 40 mg/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Veritas 2007 - Bronze

ageing : Up to 5 years.

in the vineyard : The most planted variety at Excelsior. Vines vary in age from 5 - 20 years. Water stress is used to produce tiny, concentrated berries.

about the harvest: Harvested between 10 March - 5 April 2005.

in the cellar : Light French oak maturation for a period of 12 months.

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