Stellekaya Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

An intense, full bodied Cabernet with a complex palate and hints of Mocha coffee. A good balance between fruit, acidity and wood character, ensuring good cellaring potential.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Ntsiki Biyela
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 15 % vol  rs : 1.3 g/l  pH : 3.68  ta : 6.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing :  8 - 10 years

in the vineyard :  Situation: North of Stellenbosch
Altitude: 180 meters
Soil Type: Tukulu (Decomposed Granite)
Age of vines: 10 years
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

about the harvest:  Grapes were hand picked at full ripeness in March 2008.
Yield was approximately 8 tons per ha.

in the cellar :  Must treatment: cold maceration for 3 days
Fermentation: open micro fermenters
Pressing: basket pressed
Malolactic fermentation: in the barrel
Maturation: 20 months French oak, 60% new
Bottled: January 2010
Production: 13 500 liters

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