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Zandvliet My Best Friend Red 2008

Colour: Dark red
Nose: A fruit-driven nose - strong aromas of wild berries, plums and herbs
Palate: The fresh flavours carry through to the palate, persistent yet remarkably soft and luscious. Makes for smooth easy drinking.

Appreciation: Enjoy slightly chilled in summer Food Pairing: Easy to drink with almost any meal. A superb drinking wine
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 95% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Merlot 2% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Johan van Wyk
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 4.8 g/l  pH : 3.7  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  
AWARDS
John Platter: 2½ (2008 Vintage)

ageing : Drink now till 2011
in the vineyard : Terroir
Slope: Very gently, southerly
Soil: Rocky, chalk rich
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Cool south easterly (summer)
about the harvest: Yield: 10-12 ton/ha
in the cellar : Maturation: All components un-oaked

Oenology Crushed, de-stemmed, fermented at 25° - 30° C. Regular pumping over. Pressed at approx 10° Balling. Spontaneous malolactic.

The Team:
Winemaker:Johan van Wyk (2000)
Advised by: Paul de Wet (1976)
Viticulture: Dan de Wet (1993)
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