Rhebokskloof Pearlstone Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2009

Powerful plum and cassis aromas meets savoury ripe tannins with a smooth juicy palate appeal.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot ]
winemaker : Rolanie Lotz
wine of origin : Paarl 9
analysis : alc : 14.38 % vol  rs : 3.7 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 63.4 g/l  so2 : 83 mg/l  fso2 : 26 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
Veritas 2009 - Bronze
in the vineyard : Soil type: Mostly decomposed granite
Cabernet Sauvignon origin: Paarl (Rhebokskloof), Malmesbury
Merlot origin: Paarl (Rhebokskloof Esate)
Petit Verdot origin: Malmesbury

about the harvest: Harvested February - March 2008 at 25° - 26° B.

in the cellar : Fermentation: Fermented in stainless steel tanks on the skins with regular pump overs. MLF in stainless steel tanks
Oaking: 225 litre second fill French oak barrels
Aging: Matured in oak barrels for 12 months

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