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Slaley Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2007

Open fermenters and natural fermentation are unique to this complex wine. It shows ripe fruit, opulent dark berry aromas, with soft spice notes. Integrated wood, mouth-puckering tannins means wine is still in its youth.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]
winery : Slaley Wines
winemaker : Marius Malan
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 15.54 % vol  rs : 3.7 g/l  pH : 3.70  ta : 6.3 g/l  so2 : 122 mg/l  fso2 : 30 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Good ageing potential, age for 5 to 10 years depending on personal preference and dish.
in the vineyard : Developed By: Jaco Mouton
Age of Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon:
Trellising: Five wire trellising
Pruning: Cordon with spurs
Soil: Deep Hutton, decomposed granite
Position: North-West facing slopes of Simonsberg on the farm Ernita and Slaley
Irrigation: Overhead sprinklers
about the harvest: Yield: Cabernet Sauvignon: 5.8 tons/ha, Merlot:
Harvest Date(s): Merlot: 26 March 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon: 28 March 2007
in the cellar : Fermentation: Fermentation took place in open tanks. The Cabernet fermented at moderate temperatures (25° - 28° C) and spent 10 days on the skins before pressing. The Merlot underwent higher fermentation temperatures and spent 15 days on the skins prior to pressing. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel. The blend was made up prior to bottling.
Maturation: 14 months in wood (50% New oak; 100% French oak)
Fining: No fining were done
Filtration: 70 micron to bottle
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