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Swartland Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2013

Colour: Rich, red colour. Bouquet: Vanilla and slight cigar box with subtle fruits at the back. Palate: Smooth and lingering with a good balance between oak and subtle fruits. Easy drinking with a hint of seriousness contributed by the oak.

Rich meaty stews and game dishes.
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot ]
winery : Swartland Winery
winemaker : 
wine of origin : Swartland
analysis : alc : 14.96 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 5.5 g/l  va : 0.45 g/l  so2 : 78 mg/l  fso2 : 32 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2014 Michelangelo Awards - Silver

ageing : Drink now or cellar for 2 - 3 years.
in the vineyard : Conditions: Dry land vines. Warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Irrigation on some prime blocks.
in the cellar : Time, Temp and Method: Cultivars are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation time: one week on the skins at between 22-26 degrees. Grapes are pressed after fermentation is completed and the wine is dry.
Oak: Barrel aging on 50 of the wines for up to 12 month. 50% wines were given oak staves and stored in stainless steel tanks.
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