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RW Vineyard Selection Prospect Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Intense aromas of blackcurrant and brambly wild fruit lead promisingly to rich flavours of ripe cassis and chocolate,as well as some earthiness. Balanced tannins and acidity ensure a well-defined structure and an elegant finish.

Serving Temp: 12° - 14°C. Allergens: Contains Sulphites
variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Robertson Winery
winemaker : Jacques Roux
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 13.3 % vol  rs : 6.5 g/l  pH : 3.45  ta : 5.93 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : 

5 to 7 years
in the vineyard : 

The Prospect Hill vineyard is situated on a cool southeast-facing slope of the Zandvliet Mountains, at an altitude of 172 metres above sea level. This aspect exposes the vineyard to the warm morning sun and shades it in the hotter afternoons. These features combine deep, well-drained red Karoo soils with a generous lime content, to create the perfect balance for growing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. The farm has been owned by one of Robertson Winery's 35 member families, the Bruwers, since 1956.

Farm: Prospect Hill
Soil type: Deep, well-drained red Karoo soils with a high lime content
Trellising: Six-wire Perold system
Water management: Regulated Irrigation
Row direction: East to West, protecting fruit against excess sunlight
Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp
about the harvest: 

Harvest date: March 2011
Hand-harvested in small baskets at 25° Balling/Brix
Yield: 7.5 t/ha
in the cellar : 

Fermentation: Fermentation took place in small open fermenters at 26°C. The cap was punched down manually every 3 hours to extract colour and flavour.
Barrel maturation: Matured for 24 months in new 225 litre French oak barrels from selected coopers.
Bottling date: May 2013
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