Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Name: Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Brand: Cederberg
SKU: 20281

Intense dark mulberry, tobacco and cassis with a full rich palate, which is seriously structured. Classic Cabernet complexity of blackcurrant and spice nuances backed by fine juicy tannins.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Cederberg

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.7 g/l pH : 3.48 ta : 5.9 g/l va : 0.58 g/l so2 : 43 mg/l fso2 : 77 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Michelangelo International Wine Awards: Gold Medal 2007
John Platter Wine Guide 2009: 4 Star

ageing : Charm won't fade for another 3 – 8 years.

in the vineyard : Facing: South-west
Soil types: Red Slate & Hutton
Age of vines: 8 and 19 years
Vineyard area: 7ha
Trellised: Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: 163C (Scleipp) & CS46 & 32, 27 on Richter 99

about the harvest: Harvest Date: 20March - 6 April 2006
Degree Balling at Harvest: 25.5° Balling
Yield: 6.5t/ha

in the cellar : Fermentation: Closed tanks, cold maceration for 4 days. Pump over every 6 hours
Fermentation temp: 24° C
Fermentation Days: 10
Barrel Ageing: French 1st fill 70%; 2nd fill 30%
Period in Wood: 14 months
Maturation Potential: Optimum 3 - 8 years.

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