Koelenhof Stellenbosch 1679 The Legacy 2018

Full bodied, yet an elegant classic style. Deep ruby red colour with blackcurrant (cassis) and red berry flavours.

Game, beef and lamb dishes.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 12.5%, Cabernet Franc 12.5%, Petit Verdot 12.5%, Malbec 12.5% ]

winemaker : Nicholas Husselman

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.79 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.54 ta : 5.7 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : This excellent 2018 vintage will peak from mid-2022 to 2032 when tertiary aromas will start to develop.

in the vineyard : 7 days on skins in rotor fermenters at 25°C

about the harvest: Smaller berries, with excellent colour and flavour intensity, harvested at optimum phenolic ripeness.

in the cellar : 24 months in new 225 litre 75% Classic and 25% Thimeo French oak from Tonnellerie Bossuet.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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