Constantia Uitsig Constantia Red 2006

This wine captures the essence of a cool climate blend and is an excellent example of new world wine with well integrated fruit and subtle lightly toasted wood flavors. Well Balanced soft tannins make this an ideal wine to be enjoyed with food or on its own. Elegant eucalyptus flavors with a hint of plum and black pepper on the nose which follow through onto the palate.


variety : Merlot [ 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : John Loubser
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.1 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Vines planted: 1991 & 1999
Blocks: 8, 13 & 17
Soil: CS: Duplex; Merlot: Hutton

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