Niel Joubert Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Red and black berries on the nose and a touch of ripe dark cherry. Keen, sweet oak backing with vanilla and spice. Smooth and soft in the mouth with supple easy tannins, yet enough to ensure good development.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Niel Joubert Wines

winemaker : Ernie Lecht

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol rs : 3.6 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 5.2 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : Age of Vines: 6 years
Slope and Aspect: Northern slopes of Simonsberg
Soil: Hutton
Trellis type: 4 wire vertical
Irrigation: Supplementary drip
Pruning: 2 arms cordon 4 spurs per arm

about the harvest: Method: Hand harvested
Ripeness: 25.5Â° Balling
Yield: 3 - 6 ton/ha

in the cellar : Skin contact: 12 days
Barrel maturation: 10% French oak barrels - new, 5% American oak barrels - new, 85% Tank

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