Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Name: Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Brand: Excelsior
SKU: 24825

Appearance: Blackish plum in colour
Aroma: Ripe blackcurrants a plumy fruit. Soft ripe tannins balance toasty oak aromas and sweet fruit flavours.
Palate: Good structure with soft, clean finish.

Delightfully versatile, it makes a delicious partner to a variety of foods, including red meats, and rich pasta dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Excelsior Wine Estate

winemaker : Johan Stemmet

wine of origin : Breede River

analysis : alc : 14.84 % vol rs : 3.7 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 6.0 g/l so2 : 95 mg/l fso2 : 28 mg/l

type : Red body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

The top selling South African Cabernet Sauvignon in the USA.

ageing : 5 years

in the vineyard : The most planted variety at Excelsior. Vines vary in age from 5 - 20 years. Water stress is used to produce tiny, concentrated berries.

in the cellar : Light French oak maturation.

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