Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

A classic Cabernet with ripe blackberry richness. Dense dark ruby red/black colour with ripe cassis and toasty oak on the nose. Chocolate and black-current fruit flavours mingle with the spicy aroma. Full flavoured palate and firm structure. Supple, yet complex. Well integrated with a generous long finish.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Boschkloof Wines

winemaker : Jacques Borman

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.97 % vol rs : 1.5 g/l pH : 3.92 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : Red body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Great potential for ageing and further development for the next 6 - 10 years.

in the vineyard : The vineyards are 30 - 35 years old.

about the harvest: Grapes harvested at 24.5° - 25.0 Balling.
Yield 4 tons per hectare.

in the cellar : Natural and inoculated fermentation at 26° - 28° C with three pump-overs daily. After alcoholic fermentation the grapes were left on their skins for 28 days for maximum extraction and concentration. Matured in 225L French-oak barrels for 19 months. Bottled on the farm.

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