Constantia Uitsig Constantia 2003

Aromas of fynbos, eucalyptus, and underlying cassis follow through to the palate. Earthy characters with subtle tannins, derived from the cool climate of the Constantia Valley, give structure to this complex red wine.


variety : Merlot [ 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : John Loubser
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.9 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Vines planted: 1991 & 1999
Blocks: 8, 13 & 17
Soil: CS: Duplex; Merlot: Hutton
Rainfall: 1,035 mm
Yield: 6 & 10

about the harvest: Balling harvested: 24° & 25° Balling

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