Longridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

An elegant wine filled with dark fruit, cassis and earthy tones. Although the tannins are well structured, they are delicately rich and smooth.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Longridge Wine Estate

winemaker : Jasper Raats & Hendrien de Munck

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.60 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : Red wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Ready for drinking now, but will continue to develop over the next eight years.

in the vineyard : Terroir - Rooted in deep decomposed granite over clay soils on the slopes of the Helderberg. The vineyards enjoy the refreshingly cool breezes from False Bay during the hot summer days, and cool mountain winds during the evening, resulting in even ripening of the berries.

Viticulture - The vineyards are meticulously cared for by hand. The crop is reduced to ensure maximum quality. Organic and biodynamic practises are employed by not using any pesticides, herbicides or chemical spay.

about the harvest: Grapes were handpicked in the early morning.

in the cellar : Once pressed the juice was left to naturally ferment for 10 days. This wine was matured in French oak barrels for 19 months.

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