Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013

A full-bodied, oak matured red wine with intense deep ruby black colour. Ripe plum, herb, chocolate and complex toasty oak bouquet. A concentrated middle palate with long after-taste of blackberries and undertones of vanilla, fruit and spice.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]

winery : Boschkloof Wines

winemaker : Jacques Borman

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l pH : 3.72 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

ageing : Good to drink now, but will continue to improve for the next 3 to 5 years.

The Latin phrase “inconcessum persequor” surrounding The Grail on our emblem translates into “I pursue the unattainable”, and between the slopes of the beautiful Stellenbosch valley in South-Africa, the Borman family pursue to perfect the art of winemaking.

in the vineyard : Grapes harvested by hand.

about the harvest: Grapes harvested by hand.

in the cellar : This is a blend of (60%)Cabernet Sauvignon and (40%)Merlot. Grapes harvested by hand, crushed and destemmed in stainless steel tanks where natural and inoculated fermentations proceeded with pump-overs four times a day. After alcoholic fermentation left on skins for 20 days and matured in 225l French oak barrels for 19 months. Certified and bottled on the farm.

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