RW Winery Range Ruby Cabernet 2012

Name: RW Winery Range Ruby Cabernet 2012
Brand: Robertson Winery
SKU: 31736

Ruby Cabernet is a single variety developed in California from a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon with Carignan. Deep in colour, medium-bodied and rich in flavour with very soft tannins which makes the wine approachable within just a couple of months after the vintage.

Complements beef roast, chicken roast, stews, lamb, venison, pasta and steak. Serving Temp: 12° - 14°C Allergens: Contains Sulphites

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variety : Ruby Cabernet [ 100% Ruby Cabernet ]

winery : Robertson Winery

winemaker : Jacques Roux, Thys Loubser and Olivia Poonah

wine of origin : Robertson

analysis : alc : 13.4 % vol rs : 3.6 g/l ta : 5.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

ageing : 2 years

in the vineyard : The fruit was sourced from 35 specially selected grape growing families in the Robertson Valley. Vines are grown in deep cool, alluvial soil that is rich in lime and receives an annual rainfall of only 280 mm per year. Fruit was harvested very early in the morning from the last week of February to the middle of March from the specially selected grape growers in the Robertson Valley.

Vintage
The 2012 vintage will be recorded as one of the most memorable of the recent past. Above average yields of superb quality excited growers and winemakers alike. After an exemplary winter with enough cold weather and sufficient rain, bud break commenced at the end of August.

Bud break was very even and due to the absence of strong winds initial growth was good. The favourable weather continued through to December, which was very positive for the flowering period. Warm conditions came early in January, but did not affect the quality or quantity of the grapes. Excellent weather during harvest ensured that absolute healthy grapes of outstanding quality could be delivered at the winery.

about the harvest: The wine was harvested at optimum flavour from a selection of vineyards.

in the cellar : Keeping the fruit separate throughout fermentation, wines were produced with varying flavours and palate weight allowing a diverse choice when it came to blending.

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