Linton Park Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Deep mocha/chocolate aromas accompanied by red berries on the nose. Full bodied, plumy pallet with a strawberry finish aftertaste. This is a well balanced wine with outstanding quality.

A delectable demi-glace of slowly simmered lamb trimmings, garlic, onions, carrots, celery, port, red wine, chicken broth, rosemary, and mint. Best at a temperature between 16° C and 17° C.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Linton Park Wines

winemaker : Hennie Huskisson

wine of origin : Wellington

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.79 ta : 5.6 g/l va : 0.63 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

The Vineyards are called De Slange Rivier (Serpent river) and was founded by French Huguenot Louis Fourie in 1699, land granted by Cape Governor Adrian Van Der Stel. 84 Hectares under vine nestling on the high slopes of the Groenberg Mountain, Wellington District with sweeping views across to Table Mountain.

in the vineyard : Climate / Quality of the soil/ Vines
Cool breeze micro-climate, one of the highest vineyards in South Africa with temperatures 6°C cooler than the valley giving our grapes slow ripening. Our vines thrive on the decomposed high mineral granite Oakleaf with sub –dominant Grenrosa and Tukulu soil formations on the mountain. The blocks are carefully manipulated for high concentrated flavour with low yields. Controlled irrigation and 7 strand hedge system with moveable foliage wires. The high trellis system ensures perfect vertical shoot positioning. Hand harvest in February at dawn to keep grapes cool for vinification. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines average 20 years old.

Viticulturist: Rudolph Jansen van Vuuren.

about the harvest: Hand harvesting

in the cellar :
De-stemming and crushing
Maceration and controlled fermentation at 25°C during 10-14 days, in stainless steel tanks with pump overs twice a day
Pressing
Malolactic fermentation was finished 2-6 weeks after the end of alcoholic fermentation.
Twelve months matured in 1st 2nd and 3rd fill Oak barrels, carefully selected French and American oak barrels to match sensory.
Stabilizing Filtering
Bottling and labelling at the Estate

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
12 months maturation French & American Oak Barrels

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