Guardian Peak Frontier 2009

Appearance: Deep Ruby Red
Aroma: Great complexity on the nose show initial liquorice and chocolate aromas which gives way to hints of dark cherries.
Palate: A very well structured wine with lovely integrated tannins, characteristic of a Cabernet based blend. Ripe red fruit are prominent on the palate with a lengthy, smooth finish.
Impression: The three varietals each contribute unique flavours and character to the wine to make this a wonderful drinking experience. The wine will mature and soften beautifully over the next 5 years.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Shiraz, 27% Merlot ]

winery : Guardian Peak

winemaker : Philip van Staden

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.92 % vol rs : 4.4 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 6.0 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : A diverse composition of soil and topography add complexity and an array of different characteristics to the wine.

about the harvest: 10 months of French and American oak maturation. The three cultivars were vinified separately for eight months, followed by two months of blending prior to bottling.

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