Kyburg 33 Latitude 2008

The blending of the three cultivars, dominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon and some Shiraz and Merlot results in a wine that is gentle, elegant and tasteful, reflecting the very best fruits from the Kyburg Estate.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, 10% Merlot ]

winery : Kyburg Boutique Wines

winemaker : Jacque Fourie

wine of origin : Devon Valley

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 4.0 g/l pH : 3.44 ta : 5.89 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

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.

The Vineyard
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: 7.0 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: 11 000 bottles

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Kyburg 33 Latitude 2008

Cabernet Sauvignon

Jacque Fourie