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Simonsvlei Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2001

Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Gold
The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Bronze
Youngberry blackcurrant scented layered with soft, spicy palate.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot ]
winemaker : Eugéne van Zyl
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 12.11 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.82  ta : 5.5 g/l  va : 0.72 g/l  so2 : 117 mg/l  
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
Veritas 2002 - Bronze
Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Gold
The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Bronze
in the vineyard : Age of vines: Varies from 8 - 15 years
Rootstock: Richter 99 / 110
Soil:: Varies
Trellis System: Perold & bush vine
Irrigation: Supplementary
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand from mid February
Yield: 8-12 Tons per hectare
in the cellar : Crushing: Crush & destalk
Tanks: Stainless steel
Fermentation: 5 Days on skins
Barrel ageing: Cabernet in 3rd fill French Oak for 8 months
Maloactic: 100%
Fining: Eggwhite
Filtration: Kieselghur & sheet
Stabilisation: -5°C for 4 days
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