Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Intense deep colour with cassis, red berries and attractive oak spice on the nose. Full-bodied palate with red and black fruit, a hint of meaty, earthy, developed flavours are also detected. Long, dry finish.

A full-bodied serious wine enjoyed with various meats, ostrich and venison, but also complements tomato-based pasta

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot ]

winery : Knorhoek Wines

winemaker : Arno Albertyn

wine of origin : Simonsberg, Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 1.5 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 6.6 g/l

type : Red body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Drink now or in the next 3-5 years.

in the vineyard : Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are picked from clone CS46C, which gives very typical Cabernet Sauvignon character, and clone CS163E.

about the harvest: The grapes are picked fully ripe from a combination of old and new clones.

in the cellar : The grapes were fermented in open fermenting tanks (kuipe). Matured for 22 months in small French oak barrels, selected 50% new and 25% 2nd and 3rd-fill respectively

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