Compadre Venancio Cape Premier Red 2011

A complex wine. This blend is perfectly balanced with spicy flavours, followed by cassis and chocolate tones.

Delicious with beef roasts, oxtail and creamy pasta dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Tinta Barocca ]
winery : 
winemaker : _
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 0-5 g/l  pH : 3.63  ta : 5.8 g/l  va : 0.77 g/l  so2 : 58 mg/l  fso2 : 23 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Soil: Deep, red decomposed Granite soil.
Growing Climate/Vintage Conditions: Cool ocean breeze, aspect for morning sun.

about the harvest: Date of Harvest: Mid-March to early April
Type of Harvest: Harvested by hand

in the cellar : Method: Grapes were harvested from a single vineyard at 24° Balling. Fermentation took place with pump-overs at regular intervals. Fermented dry before being pressed. Only the free-run juice was used.
Temperature: 25 - 28° Celsius
Length: 10 - 25 Days on skins
Malolactic: After malolactic fermentation the wine was racked twice before it was matured in French and American oak barrels for 12 months.

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