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Mitres Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

A blend of American and French oak in first, second and third fill barrels. A Cabernet Sauvignon with a well layered mouth-feel; ripe cassis fruit on entry with a hint of capsicum and spices.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Lola Nicholls
wine of origin : Simonsberg
analysis : alc : 14.50 % vol  rs : 4.6 g/l  pH : 3.88  ta : 6.9 g/l  va : 0.81 g/l  so2 : 52 mg/l  fso2 : 12 mg/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2011 - Gold
Veritas Wine Awards 2011 - Silver

ageing : Nice fine tannin structure gives it the potential to age for a good few years.
in the vineyard : Total Vineyard Area: 18 hectares
Cultivar: Cabernet Sauvignon
Block area: 2.9 hectares
Rootstock: Richter 110
Clones: CS1631, CS163B
Block number: ME03
Year of Planting: 2002
Soil types: Predominantly Clovelly, with small areas of Oakleaf (Cv1, Oa1 and Oa3)
Farming methods: Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) as prescribed by the Wine and Spirit Board
General Manager: Bernard Nicholls
Viticultural Consultant: Paul Wallace - Vinewise - 1999 to 2006 (Development) Francois Roux - A C I - 2007 (Operation)
Vineyard Manager: Bertus de Clerk
in the cellar : Primary Fermentation:Open vat
Pressing Method: Stainless steel basket press
Secondary Fermentation:Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tank
Maturation: Barrel matured in 225 l barrels
Maturation period: 12 - 14 months
Analyses: Actual Alcohol – 14.81 %
Residual Sugar – 3.4 g/l
Volatile acidity – 0.49 g/l
pH – 3.83
Total acidity – 5.7 g/l
F SO2 Rip – 9 mg/l
T SO2 Rip – 55 mg/L
Quantity for bottling: 1103 l / 1470 bottles
Bottling Date: 16th February 2011
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