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Kyburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

A deep dark red and classic Cabernet Sauvignon from the Devon Valley with notes of cassis and tobacco leaf on the nose. In the glass notes of dark chocolate and hints of mint emerge. The rich flavour on the tongue blends in well with the oak,  fruit and acidity. A pleasant lingering aftertaste on the palate.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Jacque Fourie
wine of origin : Devon Valley
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.7 g/l  pH : 3.46  ta : 5.72 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing :  Aging potential: 10 years
in the vineyard : This boutique Wine Estate is situated in the Devon Valley at the outskirt of Stellenbosch with 8 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 ha of Merlot and 4 ha of Shiraz. 30% of the Kyburg grapes are used for the Kyburg wines. Total production is 45 000 bottles p.a. made up by Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and a blend 33Latitude.

Altitude: 110 - 140m
Soil Type: Oakleaf & Tukulu
Planted: 2000 & 2001
Irrigation: Drip
Viticulturist: Frans Snyman
about the harvest:  Method: Hand picked in 20kg crates
Yield: 6.5 tons/hectare
Time: mid to end March
in the cellar :  Winemaker: Jacques Fourie
Must treatment: Cold maceration for 4 days
Fermentation: SST Tank
Pressing: none - free run
Maturation: 12 months in French oak - 20% new, 80% second fill
Bottled: August 2009
Release: October 2010
Production: 7 000 bottles
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