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Delaire Botmaskop 1998

Double Gold Veritas 2001
2000 to be released in June 2002
A classic full-bodied cabernet with ripe blackberry richness from an exceptional harvest, bottled under a label reserved for peak vintages from high-altitude vineyards on the slopes of Botmaâ€™s peak in the Groot Drakenstein mountain range. Typical herbaceous and minty characters with a spicy finish.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Delaire Graff Estate

winemaker : The winemaking team

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.67 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Wine Magazine 1 of top 5 South African Cabernets
Wine Magazine 4 star
Bronze Medal International Wine Challenge 2001
4 Star John Platter
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2001 â€œ COMMENDEDâ€
2001 Veritas - Double Gold Award - a first for 50% New Russian Oak release.

ageing : Cellar until 2004
Accessible now, will benefit 5-8 years further maturation

in the vineyard : Grapes are form high-altitude vineyards on the slopes of Bothmas peak in the Groot Drakenstein mountain range.

in the cellar : 100% Cabernet
Equal proportions matured in new Russian oak and second fill French oak.

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