Overgaauw Tria Corda 2015

This Tria Corda is a full-bodied Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (25%) and Cabernet Franc (7%). Its seductively perfumed nose offers generous layers of cassis, raspberry, cedar and a touch of spice and minerals. The nose follows through onto a silky, well-balanced palate that delivers fine ripe tannins and a long, concentrated finish - the perfect foil for the wine’s brilliant fruit. Its structure and rich fruit ensure at least 10 years ageing potential.

Fillet of beef with a cream-based (mustard/black mushroom) or Bérnaise sauce, rack or slow roasted leg of lamb with a rosemary crust, gemsbok/kudu rump steak with a creamy wholegrain mustard sauce.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 68% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Merlot; 7% Cabernet Franc ]
winery : Overgaauw Estate
winemaker : David van Velden
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 3.0 g/l  pH : 3.64  ta : 4.9 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : At least 10 years ageing potential.

An innovator from the start Braam was an early champion amongst local vintners, of a Claret-style blend, producing what was to be a forerunner of a Bordeaux-style blend. He launched a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cinsaut blend named Tria Corda, in 1979. By 1982, adopting a more classic approach, he replaced the Cinsaut with Cabernet Franc. These three classic Bordeaux varietals have remained the components ever since, while each vintage presents its own unique assemblage.

in the vineyard : Vineyard location: Stellenbosch Kloof - 180m above sea level, south facing, 15km from False Bay
Moderate Climate: Winter ave temp - 13ºC (min 7ºC, max 17ºC)
Summer average temperature: 15.5º C (min 20.5º C, max 30.5º C)
Soil: Deep Hutton and Clovelly (decomposed Granite)
Age of vines: Average 25 years
Pruning: Cordon system with 2 bud spurs, ensuring low yields
Yield per hectare: Cab Sauv 6 tons; Merlot 6 tons; Cabernet Franc 6 tons

about the harvest: Harvest date: February/March 2013
Balling: 25ºB

in the cellar : Length of fermentation: varietals fermented separately each for average 9 days on the skins at 26º C
Maceration on skins: 10 days
Maturation: 18 months in 225 litre French oak barrels. 60% new and 40% second fill

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