Mont du Toit Hawequas 2005

HAWEQUAS 2002
A full-bodied, well structured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Frank and Shiraz which fills the mouth with balanced fruit and tannins. Bottled in February 2003, after 14 months in small oak barrels. 3800 cases produced. Drink now or keep for a year or three.

Meat, Pastas, Curry, Blue Cheese dishes

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Tinta Ammarella, Petit Verdot and Mourvèdre ]

winery : Mont du Toit

winemaker : Pieter-niel Rossouw & Bernd Phillipi

wine of origin : Coastal Region

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.72 ta : 5.0 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Hawequas 2001
Internationale Degustation
Selection 4 Stars
John Platter 2.5 Stars
Wine Magazine 2.5 Stars

ageing : Potential to age for another five years.