Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2016

This classic blend, well-crafted and smooth, is a good combination of dark fruit from the Cabernet Sauvignon and red berry fruit from the Merlot.

Medium to full bodied, with fine ripe tannins, this vibrant wine is elegant, well-structured and will partner any occasion.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 2% Shiraz ]

winery : Capaia Wines

winemaker : Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom, Gerhard Augustyn

wine of origin : Philadelphia

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.7 g/l pH : 3.58 ta : 5.9 g/l so2 : 72 mg/l fso2 : 25 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : 5 – 7 years from vintage.

in the cellar :

The individual components of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz were kept separate in French oak fermenters for a period of 10 months before being carefully blended. Thereafter the blend spent another 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels.

12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak Barriques

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