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Rietvallei John B Cabernet Sauvignon/Tinta Barocca 2006

A wine with lots of attractive fruit flavours on the nose and which also carries through nicely on the palate with a hint of spiciness. It is smooth and well balanced with a touch of toastiness and lingering aftertaste.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Tinta Barocca ]
winemaker : Johnny Burger
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 4 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 6.1 g/l  va : 0.45 g/l  so2 : 112 mg/l  fso2 : 42 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : The Cabernet vineyards are planted on the highest hill of Rietvallei, called Klippiesdal and are between 3 and 12 years old. The Tinta Barocca vines were established in 1985. These vines thrive in the crisp, clean Klein Karoo air.
about the harvest: The grapes were picked at 24 - 25º Balling.
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