Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Reserve 1998

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon

winery : Boschkloof Wines

winemaker : Jacques Borman

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 13,0 % vol rs : 1,8 g/l pH : 3,72 ta : 5,4 g/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Good now, but best after another year, with six to eight in hand.

in the cellar : Wine created from ripe fruit in a full bodied style. 12 days skin contact during fermentation and matured in tight grain French oak. Blend consist of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot.

Intense deep plum purple colour. Powerful fruit aromas of blackcurrant and plum, with toasty wood and tobacco overtones. A balanced mouthful, packed with flavour, mainly cassis, ripe berry, some coffee and a hint of mint. A big wine with prominent but balanced and well integrated tannins and acid. Classic claret style, with a lingering finish.

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Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Reserve 1998

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