Simonsvlei Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2000

Youngberry/blackcurrant scented layered with soft, spicy palate.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot ]

winery : Simonsvlei Winery

winemaker : EugÃ©ne van Zyl

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 12.11 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.82 ta : 5.5 g/l va : 0.72 g/l so2 : 117 mg/l

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : Age of Vines: Varies from 8-15 years
Rootstock: Richter 99/110
Soil: Varies
Trellis system: Perold & bush vine
Irrigation: Supplementary

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand from mid February onwards.
Yield: 8-12 Tons per hectare

in the cellar : Crushing: Crush & destalk
Tanks: Stainless steel
Fermentation: 5 days on skins
Barrel ageing: Cabernet in 3rd fill French Oak for 8 months
Malolactic: 100%
Fininh: Egg white
Filtration: Kieselghur & sheet
Stabilisation: -5ÂºC for 4 days

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