Stellekaya Cape Cross 2004

Name: Stellekaya Cape Cross 2004
Brand: Stellekaya
SKU: 13972

2008 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze Medal (70/100)
2008 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Gold
This wine was inspired by the constellation Crux, whose brightest star is a 'giant red' called Gamma Crucis. The Southern Cross has guided many an explorer successfully around the Cape of Storms.
A rich malange of summer berries with smooth and juicy fruits on the palate. A Cape blend benchmarking a new trend in New World Style.

A rich Cape Bobotie, Ostrich wrapped in bacon on a spice and nut cous-cous or Springbok, herb and red wine pie.

variety : Merlot [ 50% Merlot 30% Pinotage 20% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Stellekaya Winery

winemaker : Ntsiki Biyela

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.55 ta : 6.4 g/l so2 : 102 mg/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2008 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze Medal (70/100)
2008 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Gold

ageing : 4-6 Years.

in the vineyard : Merlot: South slopes of Stellenbosch mountains
Cabernet Sauvignon: North of Stellenbosch
Pinotage: South slopes of Stellenbosch mountains

about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at full ripeness in early March 2004.

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