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Ashton Kelder Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2008

This wine has a strong Cabernet Sauvignon bouquet of liquorice, tobacco and fresh cranberries which is supported by the fresh plummy sweet fruit from the Merlot component. The fresh oak supports the flavours very well and fuses the bouquet with the medium bodied smooth palate.

Combined with rack of lamb, this wine is a winner.
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.64  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : This wine has an ageing potential of 3 to 5 years.

in the vineyard : Area planted: 200 ha
Age of vines: 10 - 15 Years
Rootstock: R99 & 101-14
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: Perold & 5 wire fence
Irrigation: Drip
Vine density: 2.7 x 1.5m
Soil: Karoo Gravel
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: Early to mid March
Type: Hand
Yield: 8 - 10 ton/ha

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