Bellingham Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Cabernet Franc 2005

A wine of considerable depth and dimension with extensive ripe black current, fragrant violet and savoury mineral dimensions beautifully balanced by firm ripe tannins and seamless oak nuances.

Enjoy with your favourite steak or roast, goulash stew, rich venison casserole or matured cheese.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Bellingham Wines

winemaker : Niël Groenewald & Mario Damon

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 5.87 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 5.84 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Bronze Medal

2008 Decanter Awards - Commended
2008 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards – Seal of Approval

ageing : Although already approachable, this wine has ample structure to develop further complexity on cellaring.

in the vineyard : This Cabernet Sauvignon is selected from prime vineyard sites for ripe fruit intensity and elegance. The grapes are of specific clones (46 and 205) from selected vineyards. Canopy management allows for slow ripening and the optimum development of varietal flavours.

about the harvest: Harvesting commenced at 24º to 25º B, with a low average yield of 6-9 tons/ha.

in the cellar : Slow maturation in French oak barrels allows for ultimate complexity and integration. Graceful elegance and intrigue is added by a mere splash of Cabernet Franc in final blending.

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