Sonata Bordeaux Blend 2004

This fine wine is the perfect marriage between Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and the other cultivars. It is a compelling blend of spices and moccha with subtle hints of oak.

Enjoy with Mediterranean dishes or on its own.

variety : Merlot [ 63% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 6%, Tinta Barocca, 4% Cabernet Franc ]
winery : 
winemaker : Reino Kruger
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.57  ta : 5.6 g/l  va : 0.65 g/l  so2 : 48 mg/l  fso2 : 105 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Soil: Alluvial, Scali, Hutton, Clovelly and Kroonstad.
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze. Nestled in the Helderberg basin, surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountains overlooking Flase Bay.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: Mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvest, in the cool morning.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction, pump over three times daily and punch downs.
Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10 - 25 days on skins
Malolactic: In stainless steel tanks with wood staves.

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