Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

A classic Cabernet with ripe blackberry richness. Dense dark ruby red/black colour with ripe plums and intergrated oak on the nose. Chocolate and black-current fruit flavours mingle with the spicy aroma. Full flavoured palate and firm structure. Supple, yet complex.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Boschkloof Wines

winemaker : Jacques Borman

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.69 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Great potential for ageing and further development for the next 6-8 years.

The Latin phrase “inconcessum persequor” surrounding The Grail on our emblem translates into “I pursue the unattainable”, and between the slopes of the beautiful Stellenbosch valley in South-Africa, the Borman family pursue to perfect the art of winemaking.

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

about the harvest: Grapes harvested at 24.5/ 25.0 Balling with a yield 5 tons per hectare.

in the cellar : Natural and inoculated fermentation at 26 – 28 ºC with three pump-overs daily. After alcoholic fermentation the grapes were left on their skins for 22 days for maximum extraction and concentration. Matured in 225L French-oak barrels for 20 months. Bottled on the farm.

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