DeWaal Signal Rock 2009

A Cabernet Sauvignon based blend with intense black fruit and berry flavours, spice and white pepper. A rich, well-structured, wine with long finish.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot ]
winery : De Waal Wines
winemaker : Daniël de Waal
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 1.7 g/l  pH : 3.66  ta : 5.3 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : 10 - 15 years

Part of our premium range, this is our wonderful Bordeaux blend.

in the vineyard : Location of Vineyard: On warmer north facing slopes
Soil Type:Gravel & loam
Age of Vineyards: 10 - 20 years
Root Stock: R 99
Method of Trellising:3 wire - hedge

about the harvest: Harvest Date: March 2009
Sugar level at Harvest: 25.5°B
Yield per Hectare:6.1 tons per hectare

in the cellar : Fermentation & Maceration Period: 14 days
Cellar Maturation: 18 months 225-litre French barriques (50% new, 50% second fill)
Bottling Date: Januyary 2011

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