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Cape Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of wines. Well balanced with hints of cedar, blackcurrant, red berry and fine tannins.

A great accompaniment to steak, lamb and game.
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : 
winemaker : Reino Kruger
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol  rs : 3.76 g/l  pH : 3.72  ta : 5.23 g/l  va : 0.64 g/l  so2 : 80 mg/l  fso2 : 38 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Ready for consumption but will mature beautifully.

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 mountains overlooking False Bay.
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.
Fermentation Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10 - 25 days on skins.
Malolactic Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks with wood staves.

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