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Napier Lion Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Sweet violets and ripe cherries on the nose. Raspberry and blueberry on the palate with a well-balanced tannin structure and good acidity.

Meaty stews and casseroles, pasta and roasted meats.
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Napier Winery
winemaker : Leon Bester
wine of origin : Wellington
analysis : alc : 14.47 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.48  ta : 5.9 g/l  va : 0.62 g/l  so2 : 75 mg/l  fso2 : 25 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Soil: Oak Leaf
Root stock: Richter 99
Trellis system: Perold system (5 wired)
Age: 16 to 20 years
in the cellar : Fermentation: Whole berries @ 25°C in stainless steel tanks
Maturation: French Oak medium toast barrels – 30% second, 70% third and fourth fill for 12 months in combination with oak staves

Bottled: November 2010
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