Constantia Uitsig Constantia Red 2009

This wine captures the essence of a cool climate blend with complex aromas of cigar box, spices, plums, cherries and herbaceousnous with hints of mint following through to the palate. A medium to full bodied wine with soft fruit tannins and a lingering finish.


variety : Merlot [ 53% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : John Loubser
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Herbaceous   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Vines planted: 1991

Yield (ton/ha):
Merlot 6 tons/ha, Cabernet Sauvignon 2.5 tons/ha

about the harvest: Balling at harvest: 24° Balling

in the cellar : Wood Contact: 15 months, 70% new, 30% second fill French oak.
Production: 18 000 bottles
Bottled: November 2010

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