Vrede en Lust Classic 2005

Name: Vrede en Lust Classic 2005
Brand: Vrede en Lust
SKU: 21998

Complex nose of chocolate, blackcurrant and raspberry. Firm but elegant structure on the palate and a long finish.

Confit duck, beef fillet, oxtail, rich meat dishes. Also enjoyed with pasta dishes incorporating ingredients such as pork belly and wild mushrooms.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot ]

winery : Vrede en Lust Estate

winemaker : Susan Erasmus

wine of origin : Simonsberg-Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 3.2 g/l pH : 3.84 ta : 5.0 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Silver Veritas

ageing : Drink now or keep for the next 5 years.

in the vineyard : The Classic is a 'Bordeaux style blend' and is made from vineyards from our Vrede en Lust farm on the slopes of the Simonsberg.

The result is an elegant, food friendly, noble blend that is accessible upon release and with the capacity to improve and mature over the years.

This wine was originally prepared as our Reserve '05.

in the cellar : The grapes are fermented seperately in stainless steel tanks. After pressing the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was then carefully blended and matured for 12 months in 225L French oak barrels (25% new). Minimum fining followed and was bottled without any filtration. The wine was bottle matured for a further 18 months before release.

Available in 750ml under cork and 375ml under Stelvin.

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