Mont Rochelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Name: Mont Rochelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Brand: Mont Rochelle
SKU: 19922

Deep ruby red, is complimented by cassis and mulberry aromas, supported by classic eucalyptus and mint undertones, rich in texture with opulent flavours, a restrained framework of oak and a lingering finish of subtle earth, cigar tobacco and cedar

A good accompaniment to porcini encrusted springbok.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards

winemaker : Dustin Osborne

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 3.3 g/l pH : 3.54 ta : 6.01 g/l va : 0.75 g/l so2 : 108 mg/l fso2 : 30 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

IWSC: Silver (Best in Class)
Bruxelles du Monde: Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards: Bronze

ageing : Although drinking admirably at the moment this wine will benfit from further ageing up to 8 years.

in the vineyard : This particular Cabernet is made of two separate batches and therefore ultimately two separate blocks. The first batch is situated on the foot of the Dassenberg Mountain on Alluvial Clay soils. Once again these heavier soils necessitate crop control and canopy management with is done rigorously. These grapes were planted in 1999 and are clone CS163I, and are also grafted onto 101 14 rootstock. The second batch is situated on the slopes of the Dassenberg Mountain in decomposed granite and hutton soils. These sols are a little lighter and therefore less management is needed. This block usually adds the minty eucalyptus touch, that is synonymous with Mont Rochelle Cabs.

about the harvest: Hand picked at 25° Balling.
Average yield: 7 tons/ha

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