MAN Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Name: MAN Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Brand: MAN Vintners
SKU: 24396

A bold and juicy red wine with red-berry fruit aromas and a touch of oak spice. Classic cabernet cassis and red-currant fruit flavours with silky tannins and long finish.

Should go nicely with a wide range of foods, particularly red meats and pasta. Serve at a cool room temperature.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot ]

winery : MAN Family Wines

winemaker : Michelle Rhodes

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 4.0 g/l pH : 3.64 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: "BEST BUY: 89 points"
"Soft aromas of spice, plum, vanilla and tobacco start this appealingCabernet from MAN. On the palate, integrated, elegant flavors of cedar, plumand warming spice are backed by a balanced acidity. The finish is fruity with atouch of cinnamon. Pair with beef, cheese."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, USA March 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: "88 points"
"All of the currentreleases from MAN Vintners are quite solid, but the Cabernet is the class ofthe lineup, with medium-bodied fruit recalling blackberries and black cherriesand a few nice nuances around the edges. Soft enough to sip on its own but sufficiently substantial for pairing with moderately robust meat dishes,this is a very strong value for the money."
- Wine Review Online, Michael Franz, USA, 4 May 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: "86 points"
"Ripe fig and currant jam notes are backed by dark cocoa and licorice hints."
- Wine Spectator Magazine, 28 Feb 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: "Best Value"
"Purity and polish... Cherries, mocha coffee and ahint of herbs on the nose and in the mouth. The oak has been very well judgedand doesn't overwhelm. A very smart wine at the price. Satisfaction guaranteed."
- Best Value Wine Awards 2010, SA Wine Magazine

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: "3 ½ Stars"
"Blueberrycompote underpinned by gravel, fleshy succulence & drinkability."
- Platter's SA Wine Guide 2010

ageing : Should drink well from end 2010 until late 2013

in the vineyard : From several un-irrigated vineyards in the Agter-Paarl area

about the harvest: 2009 was a relatively easy harvest, with near ideal weather conditions. Vineyards remained stress-free and healthy, ripening their crops easily. In general, the quality of the harvest for both red and white wines was very good

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