Shepherd's Cottage Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2010

A 55/45 blend, with the Cabernet Sauvignon offering structure and rich black berry and perfumed flavours. While the Merlot adds ripe juicy black cherry truffle flavours with hints of violets. A voluptuous, juicy, generous, smooth textured wine, with fine ripe tannins designed for immediate enjoyment and up to 5 years ageing.

Enjoy on its own or with mutton chops, leg of lamb, steak, a gourmet burger or a sumptuous meat dish.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot ]
winery : Overgaauw Estate
winemaker : David van Velden
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.8 g/l  ta : 5.48 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Vineyard Location:     Stellenbosch Kloof
                              185m above sea level, S- facing 15km from False Bay.
Moderate Climate:      Winter ave temp: 13ºC (min 7ºC, max 17ºC)
Summer ave temp:     25.5ºC (min 20.5º, max 35ºC)
Soil Type:                 Deep red Clovelly (decomposed Granite)
Age of vines:             Cab Sauv 10 years, Merlot 17 years
Trellising:                 4-wire hedge system with moveable wire
Pruning;                   Cordon system with 2 bud spurs, ensuring low yield

about the harvest: Harvest date:        Cab Sauv March 2008, Merlot March 2008.
Yield per hectare:   Cab Sauv 6 tons, Merlot 7 tons
Sugar at harvest:   Cab Sauv 24.5ºB, Merlot 24.5ºB

in the cellar : Length of fermentation: Both Cab Sauv and Merlot 48 hour cold soak
Cab Sauv 10 days at 25ºC; 3 to 4 aerations per day.
Merlot 9 days at 25ºC; 3 aerations per day.
Maceration on skins: Cab Sauv 7 days, Merlot 7 days
Maturation: 40% 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak barrels for 20 months 60% concrete tanks.

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