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Fairhills Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot 2011

This full-bodied red wine holds aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Richly textured on the palate with good supple, dry tannins, ending in a long-lasting, savoury finish.

Serve this superb wine with robust meat dishes. Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot ]
winery : Origin Wine
winemaker : Alain Cajeux
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.32 % vol  rs : 3.85 g/l  pH : 3.63  ta : 5.53 g/l  va : 0.45 g/l  so2 : 115 mg/l  fso2 : 50 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Appellation: Western Cape
Area planted: 75 ha
Age of vines: Average 15 years
Rootstock: Richter 99
Clone: Unknown
Trellis system: 3 wire
Irrigation: Yes
Vine density: 2300/ha
Soil: Hutton & Clay
Climate: Mediterranean
about the harvest: Date: End March
Type: Handpicked
Yield: 9 Ton/ha
in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Gentle destalking
Tanks (type): Stainless steel
Fermentation protocol (vessel, temp, duration): Pre-fermentarion maceration 3 days @ 10°C. Standard (2 x pumpovers)  maceration at <30°C until dry
Yeast Strain: Oenoferm Rouge
Malolactic (y/n): Yes
Lees contact / battonage: No
Other method of oak maturation (chips etc.): 1gr Chips French wood heavy toast during alcoholic fermentation; 10% Staves French wood medium toast
Fining: Bentonite
Filtration: Kieselguhr
Stabilisation: Cold at -4ºC
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