Riebeek Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012

An exciting new blend offering the black berry flavours of a classic Cabernet with the ripeness and roundness of a Merlot. Careful oak treatment in in subtle coffee flavours for a well-structured but very accessible wine ideal for every day enjoyment.

Enjoy with red meat and serve at room temperature.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot ]

winery : Riebeek Cellars (replaced by Riebeek Valley Wine Co)

winemaker : Alecia Hamman

wine of origin : Swartland

analysis : alc : 14.09 % vol rs : 5.8 g/l pH : 3.52 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : Ready to drink and will mature beautifully for another 1-2 years.

in the vineyard : Supplementary irrigation

about the harvest: Harvested at 26 degree Balling

in the cellar : Cold soaked overnight. Inoculated with selected yeast. Fermentation temperature was between 24 -26 degree Celsius. Wine was removed from the skins at 2 degree Balling. Different batches of wine treated with French oak chips, staves or 2nd and 3rd fill barrels were all blended together to perfection.

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