Rijk's Bravado 2003

Rich, black fruit aromas dominate this powerful statement wine and are well supported by cherry tobacco aromas, which carry through onto a big juicy palate - rounded off with velvety tannins.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, 25% Merlot ]
winemaker : Pierre Wahl
wine of origin : Tulbagh
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.9 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Huge   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
  • Veritas 2009 – Silver
  • Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2009 - Silver
  • ageing : Three years after bottling up until 15 years.

    in the vineyard : Trellis: Double Cordon, Extended Perold system
    Clones: Cabernet Sauvignon - CS37B & CS46A
    Merlot - MO3
    Shiraz - SH99

    about the harvest: Harvest Date: 2, 17 & 22 February 2002
    Night harvested and hand picked.

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