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Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Colour: Dark plum purple skin with a ruby rim.
Aroma: Spicy black cherry, plum, and subtle floral anise, with hints of dark chocolate.
Finish: Sweet, full and ripe tannins which are soft and not overly extracted.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Arco Laarman
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.58 g/l  pH : 2.6  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : This is an intense, rich wine that will mature beautifully over 4 - 7 years, and matches well roasted or grilled red meats.
Optimum drinkability: 2011 - 2017
about the harvest: Harvest date: March 2008
in the cellar : Fermentation: 14 days in stainless steel tanks, followed by 10 days on skins
Barrel ageing: 18 months - 100% new French oak, Nevers MHT; Les Bertranges HT

Bottling date: October 2009
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