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L'Avenir Stellenbosch Classic 2011

Appearance: A deep rich garnet
Nose: A well integrated complex nose of hay-bales, dried mixed herbs, cigar-box and spiciness. A touch of dried peach lingers on the edge
Palate: Very well-rounded wine that fills the mid-palate with flavour and maintains a good length on the back of a soft elegant tannin structure

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, 1% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Tinus Els
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.48  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : L’Avenir Vineyards, Stellenbosch. Glenrosa soil form (decomposed shale above clay). Supplementary irrigation is only practiced during the hot, dry summer months when the water table may become parched. The Indian Ocean is less than 20km away, and gentle afternoon sea breezes drift over the farm and exert a cooling influence against the late afternoon Cape sun.
about the harvest: Harvest date: From late February to mid-March
in the cellar : Yeast: Selected commercial strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Fermentation: Approximately 5-7 days at temperatures between 25-30°C, in stainless steel tanks
Maceration: Dependant on varietal, 24-36 hours cold maceration in stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Maturation: Components vary from 10 – 14 months in 225L French Oak barrels
Fining: Gelatine
Vintage: A season delivering exceptionally healthy and well ripened grapes with an excellent balance between acid, sugar and your flavour components.
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