Bellingham Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2005

An intriguing fusion of intense black berry, crushed mulberry and tobacco spice from the Cabernet Sauvignon with juicy ripe plum, lush black cherry and liquorice appeal of the Merlot.

Smooth and delicious drinking with barbeques, rich meaty pastas, grilled lamb chops and pizza.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot ]
winery : Bellingham Wines
winemaker : Niël Groenewald & Mario Damon
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 4.29 g/l  pH : 3.59  ta : 5.81 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Vines grow in granite and weathered shale soils, allowing for slower ripening to encourage maximum flavour development. The Merlot grapes come from the Paarl area.

about the harvest: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are of specific clones from vineyards selected for their low yields of 7-9 tons/ha and slow ripening properties. Harvesting commenced between 24º and 25º B.

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