Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Name: Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Brand: Excelsior
SKU: 15760

The top selling South African Cabernet Sauvignon in the USA.

2008 Veritas Awards - Silver Medal
Appearance: Blackish plum in colour
Aroma: Ripe blackcurrants a plumy fruit. Soft ripe tannins balance toasty oak aromas and sweet fruit flavours.
Palate: Good structure with soft, clean finish.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Excelsior Wine Estate

winemaker : Johan Stemmet

wine of origin : Breede River

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 4.1 g/l pH : 3.64 ta : 5.6 g/l so2 : 70 mg/l fso2 : 35 mg/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2008 Veritas Awards - Silver Medal

in the vineyard : The most planted variety at Excelsior. Vines vary in age from 5 - 20 years. Water stress is used to produce tiny, concentrated berries.

in the cellar : Light French oak maturation.

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