Clos Malverne Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2008

The wine has a deep red colour. A smooth, easy drinking red wine to be enjoyed now. A lighter style Cabernet blend. The herby, berry character of the Cabernet Sauvignon is apparent and complimented by the fruitiness of the Merlot.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot ]
winemaker : Charl Coetzee
wine of origin : Devon Valley Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3 g/l  pH : 3.52  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : To be enjoyed now, but can be aged for another 2 - 3 years.

in the vineyard :  Origin
From selected vineyards in the prime red wine growing area of the Devon Valley near Stellenbosch.

Climate

Mediterranean - summers are warm and dry, whilst sea breezes from the nearby False Bay cool the vineyards in the afternoons. The winters are wet and cold with a high average rainfall.

Soil: Deep red Hutton soils.
Trellissing: Hedged (Perold system)
Yield: 8 tons per ha.

about the harvest: The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness.

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