Africa Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Name: Africa Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Brand: Africa Five
SKU: 30152

This Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect companion to any occasion. Its velvet texture with hints of blackcurrant and red berries make it a wine to suit every palate.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery :

winemaker : Reino Kruger

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 3.76 g/l pH : 3.72 ta : 5.23 g/l va : 0.64 g/l so2 : 80 mg/l fso2 : 38 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2012 Best Value Award - WINE Magazine
Best Value award Wine Magazine 2011
Top scoring red wine - Wine Magazine
3* rating Wine Magazine

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 tank with wood staves.

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