Overgaauw Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

4½ John Platter Wine Guide 2007
The deep-colour and intensity draws you in to this complex wine with its dark plum core and intriguing layers of roasted spice, meat-extract and lead pencil minerality. Although it is already accessible, the firm but ripe tannins give it the structure for 7 to 15 years cellaring, when it will reach its full potential.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Overgaauw Estate
winemaker : Chris Joubert
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.48  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
4½ John Platter Wine Guide 2007

ageing : 7 to 15 years

in the vineyard : Vineyard Location: Stellenbosch Kloof 185m above sea level, S- facing, 15km from False Bay.
Moderate Climate: Winter ave temp: 13ºC (min 7ºC, max 17ºC) / Summer ave temp: 15.5ºC (min 20.5º, max 30.5ºC)
Soil Type: Deep red Clovelly (decomposed Granite)
Age of vines: 18 years
Trellising: 4-wire hedge system with moveable wires
Pruning: Cordon system with 2 bud spurs, ensuring low yield

about the harvest: Harvest date: 50% February, 50% March
Yield per hectare: 6 tons
Sugar at harvest: 24.8º Balling

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