Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2008

Name: Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2008
Brand: Rupert & Rothschild
SKU: 24933

Intense aromas complemented by coriander, tobacco leaf and cranberries. Elegant, harmonious and focused with a mineral core and fresh finish.

Recommended with venison or ostrich fillet.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot ]

winery : Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons

winemaker : Schalk-Willem Joubert

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.72 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : This wine has an ageing potential of 10 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Age of vines: 9 to 24 years.
Irrigation: Drip irrigation.

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked from beginning March to end April 2008 with an average yield of 6 ton per hectare.

in the cellar : Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. 15% of the juice was barrel fermented to preserve the fruit flavours of the berries. 18 to 30 days skin contact resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds.

Maturation
Martured for 22 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels.

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