MAN Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Name: MAN Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Brand: MAN Vintners
SKU: 20563

A bold and juicy red wine with red-berry fruit aromas and a touch of oak spice. Classic cabernet cassis and red-currant fruit flavours with silky tannins and long finish.

Should go nicely with a wide range of foods, particularly red meats and pasta. Serve at a cool room temperature.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : MAN Family Wines

winemaker : Tyrrel Myburgh

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.44 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: “BEST BUY: 89 points”
“Soft aromas of spice, plum, vanilla and tobacco start this appealingCabernet from MAN. On the palate, integrated, elegant flavors of cedar, plumand warming spice are backed by a balanced acidity. The finish is fruity with atouch of cinnamon. Pair with beef, cheese.” - Wine Enthusiast Magazine, USA March 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: “88 points”
“All of the currentreleases from MAN Vintners are quite solid, but the Cabernet is the class ofthe lineup, with medium-bodied fruit recalling blackberries and black cherriesand a few nice nuances around the edges. Soft enough to sip on its ownbut sufficiently substantial for pairing with moderately robust meat dishes,this is a very strong value for the money.”
- Wine Review Online, Michael Franz, USA, 4 May 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: “86 points”
“Ripefig and currant jam notes are backed by dark cocoa and licorice hints.”
- Wine Spectator Magazine, 28 Feb 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: “Best Value”
“Purity and polish… Cherries, mocha coffee and ahint of herbs on the nose and in the mouth. The oak has been very well judgedand doesn’t overwhelm. A very smart wine at the price. Satisfaction guaranteed.”
-Best Value Wine Awards 2010, SA Wine Magazine

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: “3 ½ Stars”
“Blueberrycompote underpinned by gravel, fleshy succulence & drinkability.”
-Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2010

in the vineyard : The growing season was generally cool, with good winter rainfall and a long ripening season. Average yield was 7-8 tons/ha. Grapes were healthy and showed excellent colour intensity and expressive fruit characters.

about the harvest: From several un-irrigated vineyards in the Agter-Paarl area and the premium Stellenbosch region. Our Malmesbury Shale soils have excellent water retention ability and give concentrated, flavourful grapes, which were hand-harvested at optimum ripeness and given a one day cold maceration.

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