Middelvlei Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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The appearance is a deep ruby-red. On the nose you'll find intense dark cherry and blackberry flavours. The palate shows a medium-bodied wine, luscious fruit and subtle tannins with a lingering aftertaste.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Middelvlei Wines
winemaker : Tinnie Momberg
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.94 % vol  rs : 1.1 g/l  pH : 3.78  ta : 5.2 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 - Bronze
International Wine Challenge 2012 - Bronze Medal
in the vineyard : The grapes for this wine were derived from a four hectare vineyard, planted in 1990 at 3,704 vines per hectare, and at an altitude of 160m above sea level. The vines, planted on a west-facing slope, are trellised in order to keep the grapes cool and healthy.

The rainfall during the winter before the vintage, as well as the growing season (September – December) was less than average. The annual rainfall was 820mm for the 2009/2010 season compared to the long-term annual average of 700mm.

about the harvest: The harvest took place during February 2010. The grapes were picked by hand - at an average sugar level of 26° Balling - and placed in small baskets to prevent bruising.

in the cellar : In the cellar, the juice was given eight days’ skin contact in open tanks. It was inoculated with yeast type WE 372 and left to ferment at 24° C. Secondary malolactic fermentation was completed in April 2010. The wine was matured in 70% French oak and 30% American oak for 12 months – 70% was matured in 2nd fill barrels and 30% new oak barrels.

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