Delaire driven by Cab 2004

Three noble varietals from low yielding vineyards. Blended to balance the flavours of intense blackcurrant with those of nutty, ripe tannins.

Compliments red meat dishes as well as pastas. Roast loin of lamb, chocolate mousse and cheese platters.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Gunter Schultz
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.98 g/l  pH : 3.57  ta : 5.76 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : 5 - 8 years

in the vineyard : Situation: North-West Facing
Altitude: 330 m
Distance from Sea: 50 km
Soil Type: Hutton
Rootstock: Richter 110
Age of vines: 6 - 17 years
Trellising: Vertical Shoot Positioning
Pruning: 2 bud spurs

about the harvest: Harvesting Date: Mid March

in the cellar : Fermented at 26° C, pressed when fermentation was complete. Malolactic fermentation in Barrel.
Oak Used: 16 Months in 100% French Oak

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