Avondale Owl House Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

John Platter 2008 - 4 Stars
On the nose, the wine offers flavours of cassis on a light mineral structure and delicate fruit. The wine has savoury tannins and a long firm finish. It is well-balanced, which will ensure a long harmonious development. Yet the wine is fresh and lively already and immediately enjoyable (for those who cannot wait) due to its elegance and a touch of power

THE NAME
Ten pairs of breeding owls live on our wine farm. They live in owl houses made from disused French wine oak barrels. We encourage our Cape Eagle and Barn owls to stay, as when birdlife returns to Avondale, the natural cycle of life is successfully being restored.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Avondale Farm
winemaker : Corne Marais
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.47 g/l  pH : 3.58  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
John Platter 2008 - 4 Stars

ageing : 

Enjoy now or keep for another ten years.

in the vineyard : Viticulturist: Johnathan Grieve
Vineyards: 13 year old trellised vines on a north facing slope. Well-drained granite soils.

about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at 24ºB and no cold-soaking was allowed.

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