Stellekaya Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Name: Stellekaya Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Brand: Stellekaya
SKU: 34745

An intense, full bodied and well structured Cabernet with multiple layers of fruits on the palate and hints of mint . Black fruits follow through with lingering finish. Good balance between fruit, acidity and wood character, ensuring good cellaring potential.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Stellekaya Winery

winemaker : Ntsiki Biyela

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.50 % vol rs : 1.3 g/l pH : 2.43 ta : 6.67 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Age for 8 - 10 years

Inspired by the brightest star in Scorpios, Antares, a “giant red” which forms the heart of the scorpion.

in the vineyard : Situation: North of Stellenbosch
Altitude: 180 meters
Soil Type: Tukulu (Decomposed Granite)
Age of vines: 10 years
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at full ripeness in March 2009.
Yield was approximately 8 tons per ha.

in the cellar : Must treatment: cold maceration for 3 days
Fermentation: open micro fermenters
Pressing: basket pressed
Malolactic fermentation: in the barrel
Maturation: 24 months French oak, 60% new
Bottled: January 2011
Production: 7000 liters

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