Avondale Graham Reserve 2004

At this early stage, dark berry, plum and herbal undertones are still competing with new oak and nice dry tannins. A serious blend for special occasions.

THE NAME
Legend says the Antonine Wall was broken by a Graham, a great Caledonian chief who drove the Roman legions out of his country. A Graham persuaded Parliament to remove the law forbidding Scots to wear their tartan! The Grieve family belongs to this courageous Graham clan who cultivate 100 hectares of grapes in a most unique, natural way.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Shiraz, 15% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Avondale Farm

winemaker : Corne Marais

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.11 g/l pH : 3.64 ta : 2.27 g/l va : 0.63 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2008 Veritas Awards - Silver Medal

ageing : Enjoy now or age for another 10 years.

in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Johnathan Grieve
7 - 9 year old vines, yielding 6 - 8 tons per hectare

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