Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Malbec 2010

On the nose black current, cherries with hints of vanilla on the palate followed with supple tannins.

This wine lends its self to rich lamb casseroles and gentle Malay type curries.

variety : Malbec [ 100% Malbec ]
winemaker : Francois Roode/Brett Rightford
wine of origin : Wellington
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 1.6 g/l  pH : 3.57  ta : 5.90 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Grapes were harvested from a north west facing trellised vineyard. Deep soils with a high clay capacity ensure good water retention - supplemental irrigation was given.

about the harvest: 
Grapes were harvested in the morning from a north west facing trellised vineyard.
Sugar at Harvest: 24° B
Harvest Date: February 2011
Yield: 5t/ha

in the cellar : The berries were “crushed” into and inoculated with yeast. Fermentation temperature at 24° - 26° C. Combined pumping over and aerated racking ensured good extraction and colour stabilisation. Fermented till dry on the skins, the wine was racked to French barrels to complete MLF. Malolactic Fermentation lasted approximately 6 weeks after which the wine was racked and barrelled. Maturation period off ±15 Months.

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