Waterhof Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2008

Blackcurrant, plum and dark chocolate notes with subtle hints of mint; this is a well balanced wine with fine, firm tannin structure. Full-bodied though elegant.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol pH : 3.55 ta : 5.9 g/l va : 0.6 g/l so2 : 100 mg/l fso2 : 45 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2012 Veritas Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
Bronze - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012
Premier Class - 2012 SAA First and Business Class
Bronze Award - 2011 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC)
3½ Stars - John Platter

ageing : The wine will mature a few more years if cellared correctly.

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.

about the harvest: Date of harvest: mid-March
Type of harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days followed by juice extraction; pump over 3 times daily and punch down.
Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10 - 25 days on skins
Malolactic: In stainless steel tank with wood staves.

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