Edgebaston G.S. Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Name: Edgebaston G.S. Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Brand: Edgebaston
SKU: 30855

This Wine is made from one clone of Cabernet Sauvignon planted on Edgebaston. The wine displays Cabernet Sauvignon cassis and blackcurrent fruit on the nose as well as having a fresh minty, herbaceousness backed by mocca vanilla. A broad midpalate and long lasting flavours of Boysenberry and hints of sweet Mulberry follow through to join with the fresh Vanilla and Nutmeg spice on the finish.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Edgebaston Vineyard I David Finlayson Wines

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 15.01 % vol rs : 3.00 g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 6.1 g/l va : 0.67 g/l so2 : 98 mg/l fso2 : 33 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Huge taste : Herbaceous

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

- 4½ Star Platter
- Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011
- 93pts Wine Enthusiast Magazine & Top 100 Cellar Selection

ageing : Firm structured tannins and a long finish on the palate show great ageing potential.

in the vineyard : Our range of wines is made to reflect the personality and wine making philosophy of the Stellenbosch region and of the Finlayson family

David Finlayson

Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay.

about the harvest: All grapes were hand picked.
Harvest Date: Early March 2008

in the cellar : Fermented in Stainless Steel Tanks. Maturation in new 300 litre French oak barrels for 18 months
Wood Elevation: 100% New French Oak - Nevers, Allier; Medium Toasted

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