Tokara Red 2004

The nose shows a melange of aromas, which includes cassis, black cherries and mulberries. The palate is dry, firm yet silky with an underlying grip and tannins. Notes of brambly fruit and cigar box add interest.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Miles Mossop
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 1.48 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 5.97 g/l  
type : Red  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
SILVER Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2008
GOLD Medal - The Michelangelo Awards 2007
SILVER Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2007
SILVER Medal - Veritas 2007
SILVER Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition
SIXTH Place - Tri-Nations Wine Challenge Australia 2007
in the vineyard : A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (69%), Merlot (14%), Petit Verdot (11%) and Cabernet Franc (6%). The grapes originated from Tokara's Premium vineyards on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountains yielding between 6 and 10 ton/ha.

about the harvest: The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness from 15 March till 15 April.

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