Openers Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Name: Openers Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Brand: Openers
SKU: 29390

Cabernet Sauvignon, the king of wines. Well balanced with hints of cedar, blackcurrant, red berry and fine tannins. Produced in the Western Cape, renowned world wide for excellent wines - open and enjoy!

A great accompaniment to steak, lamb and game.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 0-5 g/l pH : 3.67 ta : 5.65 g/l va : 0.64 g/l so2 : under 100 mg/l fso2 : 35 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2011 Best Value Award - WINE Magazine

ageing : Matures beautifully with age.

in the vineyard : Soil: Scali, Alluvial, Hutton, Kroonstad and Clovelly
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze. nestled in the Helderberg basin, surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountains.

about the harvest: Date of Harvest: mid-March
Type of Harvest: Hand harvest in the cool morning.

in the cellar : Method: Cold maceration for 3 days, followed by juice extraction. Pump over and punch down 3 times daily.
Temperature: 16° - 28° C
Length: 10 - 25 days on skins
Malolactic: In stainless steel tanks with wood staves.

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