Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Name: Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Brand: Neil Ellis
SKU: 27480

Medium red, purple in colour, the wine has tones of blackcurrant, violet and cedar aromas with touches of mint. The rich, ripe opulent but youthful palate has plummy fruit, a background of new oak and fine tannins.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Neil Ellis Wines

winemaker : Warren Ellis assisted by Neil Ellis

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.5 g/l pH : 5.76 ta : 3.65 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : This is a multi-faceted wine that needs time to mature.

in the vineyard : Trellised vineyards with supplementary irrigation grown on mainly decomposed granite soils.

about the harvest: Harvest commenced on 26 February and completely on 20 March. Grapes were harvested between 23.8°B and 25°B with a total acid of 3.46 g/l and a pH of 7.3.

in the cellar : Fermentation initiated in stainless steel tanks and underwent a series of pump overs until dry. Further maceration was allowed before drawing off and light pressing. The wine spent 18 months in 30% new French oak barrels. The balance in second and third fill. Bottled in November 2010.

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