Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Ideally suited to rare duck with cranberry sauce, various steak and lamb dishes and hard cheeses such as Gruyere and mature cheddar.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Villiera Wines

winemaker : Jeff Grier

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l pH : 3.64 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

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AWARDS

PREVIOUS AWARDS

2013 Decanter World Wine Awards - Commended Medal

2013 International Wine Challenge - Bronze Medal

ageing : This wine will benefit from further maturation in the bottle for up to 8 years.

in the vineyard : Good, healthy fruit was picked at optimum ripeness - determined by aroma assessment (i.e. maximum fruit intensity).

about the harvest: The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon was picked at optimum ripeness, with half of the fruit coming form Devon Valley and the balance from Villiera.

in the cellar : The wine was fully crushed and fermented in pumpover fermenters at ± 25°C. Full MLF occurred in tank before blending and racking to barrels. The wine was matured for just over a year in French oak barrels (including 25% new).

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