Graham Beck The William 2005

Typical expression of a well structured unique South African blend. Flavours of plum, cherries, cinnamon and cigarbox. Soft and well structured tannins with loads of berrie fruit and spices on the palate.

The Name: The William is named after the first grandson of Graham Beck the 3rd generation in this family business.

Spicy Cape Malayian dishes, rich meaty or vegetable casseroles, sliced beef, game biltong or at a traditional South African braai.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Pinotage ]
winery : Graham Beck
winemaker : Pieter Ferreira
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 14.60 % vol  rs : 2.44 g/l  pH : 3.44  ta : 6.33 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : The Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage come from low yielding vineyards on our Firgrove Farm in Stellenbosch.

in the cellar : Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage were fermented in open tanks with the cap punched down three to four times a day. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Barrel maturation for 15 months for Cabernet Sauvignon in 30 % new and 70% 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak. The Pinotage was matured in 30 % new and 70 % 2nd fill American oak and French oak for 13 months. The wine was then blended and bottled.

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