Zandvliet Le Bistro Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Colour: Ruby red
Nose: Powerful berry nose - sweet, ripe, rich aromas with a hint of oak
Palate: Rich, full opulent flavours, yet light on the palate which is persistent, soft and pleasing. A wine with a good, well-structured backbone of ripe tannins.

Appreciation: Not necessary to decant, but please chill. Food pairing: A good wine to enjoy with spicy foods, red meats and bolognaise

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Zandvliet Wine Estate

winemaker : Johan van Wyk

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 3.2 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 5.2 g/l

type : Red body : Full

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

John Platter: 3 Stars (2005) This vintage not yet tasted

ageing : Drink now or keep till 2012.

in the vineyard : Terroir Slope: Very gently, southerly
Soil: Kalkveld, rocky, chalk rich
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Cool south easterly (summer)

about the harvest: Yield: 8 ton/ha

in the cellar : Maturation: Lightly oaked
Oenology: Fermentation at 25° - 30° C, vigorous pump-overs to onset of fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in tank.
The Team
Winemaker: Johan van Wyk (2000)
Advised by: Paul de Wet (1976)
Viticulture: Dan de Wet (1993)

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