Waterhof Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005

Blackcurrant, plum and dark chocolate notes. This is a well balanced wine with fine, firm tannin structure. Full-bodied though elegant.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 0-5 g/l pH : 3.55 ta : 5.9 g/l va : 0.6 g/l so2 : 100 mg/l fso2 : 45 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Will hold up a few more years if cellared correctly.

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze. Nestled in the Helderberg basin, surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountains.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction. Pump over and punch down 3 times daily.
Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10-25 days on skins
Malolactic: In stainless steel tank with wood staves.

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