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Nederburg Baronne (Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz) 2013

Bouquet: Aromas of blackcurrant, cherries and prunes with spicy nuances.
Palate: Full and velvety with blackcurrant and prune flavours and a good tannin structure.

Baronne is not only Nederburg's top-selling red blend but also one of South Africa's most popular wines. Smooth, suave and self-assured, Baronne is full-bodied with ripe succulent flavours, soft tannins and gentle oaking.

Excellent served with heart-warming roast lamb, coq au vin, red meat steak, venison, mature cheese, pizza and pasta dishes
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon
winery : Nederburg Wines
winemaker : Wilhelm Pienaar
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14.08 % vol  rs : 4.50 g/l  pH : 3.69  ta : 5.51 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : 0   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Tradition and talent blend with passion, precision and patience atNederburg, where classically structured wines are made with vibrant fruitflavours. Nederburg's hallmark combination of fruit and finesse continues tobe rewarded around the world. The Paarl winery has earned five-star ratingsfor three wines in the 2012 edition of Platter's South African Wine Guide.Three five-star ratings is the highest number achieved by any producer inthe new edition of the guide and Nederburg shares this distinction with twoother wineries. In 2011, Nederburg was chosen as Platter's Winery of the Year,with an unprecedented five wines across the multi-tiered range earning fivestarratings. The winery brought home six gold and six best-in-class ratingsfrom the 2011 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London andwon two double gold and nine gold medals at the 2011 Veritas Awards, SouthAfrica's National Wine Show. Nederburg was also awarded three trophiesat the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards. These are just some of the manyaccolades earned by Nederburg where hand-crafted, micro-cuvées forspecialist winelovers and beautifully balanced and accessible winesfor everyday enjoyment are made with equal commitment.

Razvan Macici heads the team as Nederburg cellarmaster. He is supported by two winemakers who work closely under his direction. They are Wilhelm Pienaar, who produces the red wines and Natasha Williams, who makes the whites.

Vineyards
Vineyards: The grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Paarl and Stellenbosch areas. Planted between 1990 and 1998, the vines are grown in soil originating from decomposed granite on south-westerly to westerly facing slopes, situated some 300m above sea level. Grafted onto nematode-resistant rootstock Richter 99, R110 and 101-114, they are grown under dryland conditions and, when necessary, receive supplementary irrigation.
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand and machine at 23° to 24.5° Balling during February and March.
in the cellar : 
The fruit was crushed and fermented on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 25ºC to 28ºC for two weeks. After malolactic fermentation the wine was oaked for 12 months.
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