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Edgebaston "The Berry Box"2008

A medley of small berry and fruit flavours including blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry, mulberry and blackberry combine with a hint of anise and vanilla to give a wine that is instantly gratifying in flavour whilst showing good structure and tannin concentration to allow for some maturation. Bottled under screwcap to ensure quality.

variety : Cabernet Franc [ 46% Cabernet Sauvignon 46% Shiraz 5% Cabernet Franc 2% Petit Verdot 1% Merlot ]
winemaker : David Finlayson
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol  rs : 3.8 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 5.9 g/l  va : 0.7 g/l  so2 : 98 mg/l  fso2 : 33 mg/l  
type : Red  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Soil Type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay.
about the harvest: Harvest Date: March 2008
in the cellar : A variety of vinification methods were used in making the components of this special blend. Open top fermentations with punchdown routines as well as closed fermentations and pumpovers were employed to suit the needs of each variety in the blend. The resultant , soft tannins and berry flavours have been blended to compose a modern, fruit driven wine with class.

Wood Elevation
20% New French Oak - Nevers , Allier: Medium Toasted
50% 2nd Fill French Oak - Medium Toasted
30% 3rd Fill French Oak
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