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Cederberg Cederberger 2008

A fuit driven blend. Expect a wine filled with ripe plums, raspberry and hints of dark chocolate. The juicy tannins make this wine approachable and ready to drink but will improve the next 4 years.

A must with every braai, but also suited to rich game dishes. Yeah!

variety : Merlot [ 50% Merlot, 30% Pinotage, 20% Shiraz ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Cederberg
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  pH : 3.61  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Drink now or keep for up to 4 years.

in the vineyard : Facing: South
Soil type: Glenrosa/Slate/Hutton
Age of vines: 6 - 22yearss.

about the harvest: Degree Balling at harvest: 25° - 26° C.
Yield per ha: 6-8t/ha
harvest Date: 24 March - 17 April 2008

in the cellar : Fermentation days: 9days
Barrel ageing: 60% 3rd fill; 40% 4th fill french barrels
Period in wood: 14 months; Toasted: Medium; Type: Never/Allier<

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