Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Serious looking deep almost black colour. The 100% new French oak aging for 18 months has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and blackcurrent fruit flavours, with tobacco / mint and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot(10%).

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Cederberg

analysis : alc : 13.85 % vol rs : 3.4 g/l pH : 3.46 ta : 6.1 g/l va : 0.54 g/l so2 : 88 mg/l fso2 : 35 mg/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

Decanter World Wine Awards - Regional Trophy
2007 - 4 stars John Platter

ageing : In different league, hand-crafted, classically styled 2004, made to mature (peak around '09 - '14) though already delicious.
Maturation potential: Optimum 4 – 12years
A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot(10%). Will reward patience but deserves a few years to give of its best.

in the vineyard : Facing: South-west
Soil types: Glenrosa
Age of vines: 31 years
Vineyard area: 1.5ha
Trellised: Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Clone: 163C (Scleipp) on Richter 99

about the harvest: Harvest date: 4 April 2004
Degree Balling at harvest: 25.0° B

in the cellar : Fermentation: Closed tanks, pump over every 5 hours, extended skin contact for 21 days
Fermentation temperature: 24°C
Fermentation days: 11
Age of barrels: 100% 1st fill French oak
Period in wood: 18 months

A Cape classic. Massive showcase 33 year single vineyard wine. Leads the pack in the Cederberg range. Limited ±120 cases production.

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