Clos Malverne Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2005

The wine has a deep red colour. A smooth, easy drinking red wine to be enjoyed now. A lighter style Cabernet blend. The herby, berry character of the Cabernet Sauvignon is apparent and complimented by the fruitiness of the Merlot. To be enjoyed now, but can be aged for another 2-3 years.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot ]
winemaker : I.P. Smit
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 2.22 g/l  pH : 3.7  ta : 5.32 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : To be enjoyed now, but can be aged for another 2-3 years.

in the vineyard : Mediterranean - summers are warm and dry, whilst sea breezes from the nearby False Bay cool the vineyards in the afternoons. The winters are wet and cold with a high average rainfall.
Soil: Deep red Hutton soils.
Trellissing: Hedged (Perold system)
Yield: 8 tons per ha.

about the harvest: The grapes are hand- harvested at optimal ripeness.

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