Franschhoek Cellar The Churchyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Name: Franschhoek Cellar The Churchyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Brand: Franschhoek Cellar The Churchyard
SKU: 30241

The expressive nose has classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavours of roasted coffee beans and pencil shavings. The red berry aromas continue on the palate. The well-structured palate is classic in style and well rounded.

Great with a prawn braai, teriyaki salmon, grilled calamari, chicken wraps or creamy mussels.Best served chilled at 6°C to 8°C with or without food.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Franschhoek Cellar

winemaker : Richard Duckitt

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 4.3 g/l pH : 3.3 ta : 6.36 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap

ageing : Optimally intended for enjoyment in the vibrant freshness of youth, yet may be cellared for up to 4 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Age of Vines: Between 5 and 25 years of age.
Climate: Cool growing season influenced by the valley breezes and altitude allows or a long slow ripening of the grapes giving the wine its juicy yet supple structure.
Soils: These vary from rich gravely Hutton soil types on the slopes, to lighter sandy loam on the valley floor. Varietals are planted accordingly and so allows for the optimum vine growth balance and quality.
Trellis: Combination of bush vines and trellised.

about the harvest: Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested ripe at Franschhoek Vineyards (25 Brix), to give the wine its rich and ripe texture.
Yield: Between 4 and 12 tons per hectare.

in the cellar : Cold maceration takes place for 24 hours allowing maximum colour extraction. The juice is then inoculated with specially
chosen wine yeast and allowed to ferment at a carefully monitored optimum temperature. Pump-overs are combined with punch-downs and are done 3 times per day. Maturation is done on French oak for 8 - 12 months, after which the wine is carefully blended.

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