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Ankerman The Foothold Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011

Red berry and plum aromas and concentrated palate with soft ripe tannins. A balanced wine with well integrated oak.

A perfect companion with beef, mutton and venison.
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]
winery : Daschbosch Wines
winemaker : Nicolaas Rust
wine of origin : Breedekloof
analysis : alc : 13.76 % vol  rs : 3.2 g/l  pH : 3.46  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Soft  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

ageing : Ready for immediate enjoyment.
in the vineyard : Appellation: Breedekloof South Africa
Age of vines: 10 years
Root stock: R99
TrellisSystem: Four wire extended Perold
Soil Type: Shallow wet duplex
Irrigation: Micro irrigation
about the harvest: Type: hand picked (early morning)
Yield: 8 - 10 tons
Date: End March
Sugar: 24 - 25º Balling
in the cellar : Destemmed and crushed, cold soaking, fermentation with wood, regular pump overs.

Warm fermentation @ 24 - 28°C
Tanks: Stainless steel
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