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Haskell IV 2007

Intense vibrant red colour with nose showing layered flavour of tobacco spice, rich cherries, dark chocolate and savouriness. The pallet has a soft attack with firm tannins and a subtle creamy texture. Lingering aftertaste, with the same flavours as on the nose.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc ]
winery : 
winemaker : Rianie Strydom
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.33 % vol  pH : 3.56  ta : 6.4 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
4½ stars in John Platter Wine Guide 2011
about the harvest:  Vintage detail:  Evenly spread moderate temperature, cool evenings and nights which allowed slightly longer hang time than previous vintages
Balling:  average 24,5 - 26°B
Production volume:  45 hl/ha
Hand Harvested:  100%
in the cellar :  Whole berries:  0%
Destemmed:  100%
Fermentation vessel:  open 3000L containers and 5000L stainless steel semi-open fermenters
Fermentation:  100% inoculated with Anchor 372 (SA yeast )
Barrel Type:  French oak MT centre of France wood
New Barrel %:  70%
Maturation:  18 months
Fining:  Very light fining only to clean the wine
Filtration:  none
Bottled:  January 2009
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