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Africa Five Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2008

This Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend is a perfectly balanced, rich, red wine with layered hints of blackcurrant and spices.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz ]
winery : 
winemaker : Reino Kruger
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.67  ta : 5.61 g/l  va : 0.63 g/l  so2 : under 100 mg/l  fso2 : 35 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  
AWARDS
2011 Best Value Award - WINE Magazine
WINE Magazine – Best Value Red Blend
in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly.
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze. Nestled in the Helderberg basin, surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountains overlooking False Bay.
about the harvest: Date of harvest: mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvested in the cool morning.
in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction. Pump over and punch down 3 times daily.
Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Fermentation Length: 10 - 25 days on skins.
Malolactic: In stainless steel tank with wood staves.

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