Thandi Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2010

Name: Thandi Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2010
Brand: Thandi
SKU: 26312

This classic blend has pleasant cassis and red berry flavours, a concentrated palate and a balanced, rounded finish

Serve at room temperature with roast lamb or beef and rich oxtail stew.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot ]

winery : Thandi Wines

winemaker : Zahn Botha

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 4.6 g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : Drink within 1- 2 years from purchase.

in the vineyard : Type of climate: Mediterranean climate.

about the harvest:
Merlot harvested end February and Cabernet Sauvignon mid March.
8 - 10t/ha

in the cellar : Fermentation on skins in stainless steel tanks for 5 days with regular pump overs, 3 times per day. Fermented on skins until dry.
After malolactic fermentation, 10% of wine was transferred into 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels for 8 months.

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