Springfontein Estate Reserve Red of Sopiensklip 2010

This is a classic red blend, medium bodied with well rounded soft tannins and characterized by flavours of red fruit, berries and a touch of vanilla notes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Shiraz, 26% Merlot ]

winery : Springfontein Wine Estate

winemaker : Tariro Masayiti

wine of origin : Overberg

analysis : alc : 14.50 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.75 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

Platter Guide: 3 Stars

in the vineyard : Vineyard: Altitude 15 - 50 m above sea level
Soil Type: Calcified Sand dunes
Rootstock: Richter 99, Ramsey and Ruggeri 40
Age of Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot planted in 1998, Shiraz in 2000
Trellising: 3 and 5 Wire, Vertical Shoot Positioning, double lengthened (Perold system)

about the harvest:
Grapes were selected and harvested by hand to ensure optimum quality.
Harvest Date: 18/02/2010 - 10/03/2010
Yield: 8ton/ha

in the cellar : After de-stemming the grapes were cold-soaked for 4 days to exctract colour and flavours before fermentation. The wine fermented for 6 days with regular punch downs to extract more colour, flavour and soft tannins. Malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel and the wine matured in small barriques for 12 months before blending.

Fermentation: 22° - 26° C
Bottling Date: 11/02/2013
Production: 20 060 bottles

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Springfontein Estate Reserve Red of Sopiensklip 2010

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