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Hillcrest Estate Hornfels 2009

Dense dark red colour. Full bodied, elegant, with loads of fresh fruit flavours. A lingering persistence coats the back palate. 

variety : Cabernet Franc [ 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.5% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 12.5% Malbec & 20% Petit Verdot. ]
winery : Hillcrest Estate
winemaker : .
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 13.2 % vol  rs : 1.4 g/l  pH : 3.78  ta : 6.9 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Silver - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 
Silver - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 
Bronze - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2011 
4 Stars - John Platter 2012 
4 Stars - Classic FM Magazine 2012 
4.5 Stars - Wine Magazine 2011

ageing : Drinking well now but has a long life ahead.
in the vineyard : 
SOIL TYPE: Well drained Hutton & Glenrosa
VINEYARD: Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Petit Verdot vines; 1.4 hectare block, 300 meters above sea level. Merlot & Cabernet     Sauvignon lower altitude taking advantage of warmer ripening conditions.
about the harvest: Grapes handpicked & sorted.
in the cellar : 
A two to three day cold soak at 12 - 15ºC ensured max colour extraction in a non-alcoholic environment

Early fermentation; regular pumpovers & punchdowns were done to aid flavour & tannin extraction. After malolactic fermentation, wine was racked into new & 2nd fill 225L French oak barrels. After 9 months the most flavoursome barrels were selected, blended & returned to oak for a further 9 months.
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