Rijk's Private Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Intense, dark red colour. Spicy aromas hit the nose supported by blackberry and dark chocolate bouquets. Fine tannin structure underlined with gentle oak to ensure a velvety finish. One to keep for impressing friends, elegant!


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.74 % vol  rs : 2.8 g/l  pH : 3.48  ta : 6.6 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Huge   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
  • 2008 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Seal of Approval
  • Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2008 - Gold
  • ageing : From bottling date up until 10 years.

    in the vineyard : Vines: Seven vineyard blocks making up 6.8 ha
    Clones: CS 46A, CS 163 and CS 169
    Trellis: Double Cordon, Extended Perold System
    Harvest: 31 tons at 4.6 tons/ha

    about the harvest: Night harvested and handpicked on 14, 18 & 20 February 2003.

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