Grande Provence Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Name: Grande Provence Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Brand: Grande Provence
SKU: 26741

This is a medium bodied red wine with red berries and delicate spiced strawberry compote on the nose. Ripe berry fruit and a delicate white pepper spiciness follow through onto the palate. The mouth feel is soft and velvety, and the finish elegant and lingering.

This wine can be enjoyed on its own or served with red meat and poultry with light sauces or gravies and pasta dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate

winemaker : Jaco Marais

wine of origin : Franshhoek

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.85 ta : 5.4 g/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2011 AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge - Gold Medal
2011 MUNDUS VINI International Wine Awards - Gold Award
Concours Mondial 2011 - Gold Medal
Gold - AWC Vienna, Austria, International Wine Challenge 2010
Top Cabernet Sauvignon in Paarl and Franschoek, Terroir Awards 2010, SA
Silver - Veritas Wine Awards 2009, SA
Wine of the Month Club's Top 20 Wine Awards 2010, SA

about the harvest: The grapes for this wine were harvested from the south-westerly facing mountain vineyards that overlook the Grande Provence Tasting Room.

in the cellar : Matured in French oak barrels for 15 months.

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