Vrede en Lust Classic 2003

Name: Vrede en Lust Classic 2003
Brand: Vrede en Lust
SKU: 15471

Complex nose of chocolate, blackcurrant and raspberry. Firm but elegant structure on the palate.

Will go with a wide range of cheese, fillet, richer meat dishes and warm winter meals.Available in 375ml srewcaps, 750ml and 1500ml bottles under cork.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot ]

winery : Vrede en Lust Estate

winemaker : Stephane de Saint-Salvy

wine of origin : Simonsberg-Paarl

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 5.2

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

1.)Veritas 2006 Silver,
2.)Michelangelo International
Wine Awards 2006 Silver,
3.)Old Mutual Trophy 2006 Bronze.

ageing : Drink now through 2010.

in the cellar : The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks and macerated for 20-25 days before pressing. Only the free-run wine was used for the Classic. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation, then carefully blended and matured for 12 months in 225l French oak barrels(25% new). Minimum fining followed and was bottled matured for a further 18 months before release.

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