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Constantia Uitsig Constantia Red 2008

This wine captures the essence of a cool climate blend with complex aromas of cigar box, spices, plums, cherries and herbaceousnous with hints of mint following through to the palate. A medium to full bodied wine with soft fruit tannins and a lingering finish.

variety : Merlot [ 58% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : John Loubser
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Herbaceous   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Vines planted: 1991

Yield (ton/ha)
Merlot 6 tons/ha
Cabernet Sauvignon 2.5 tons/ha
about the harvest: Balling at harvest: 24° Balling
in the cellar : Wood Contact: 15 months, 70% new, 30% second fill French oak.
Production: 19 200 bottles
Bottled: November 2009
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