Stellekaya Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Inspired by Antares in Scorpius
Cedary, spicy and hints of pepper on the nose. Attractive fresh fruit palate.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Stellekaya Winery

winemaker : Peet le Roux

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.6 % vol rs : 1.96 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 6.57 g/l va : 0.66 g/l so2 : 118 mg/l fso2 : 32 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Veritas 2003 - Gold

ageing : 6 - 10 years

in the vineyard : Situation: North West slopes of the Helderberg
Altitude: 180-200m
Soil Type: Tukulu (Decomposed Granite)
Age of Vines: 16 years
Irrigation: Dry land
Climate: Cool False Bay evening breezes

about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at about 25Âº Balling and yield was about 8 tonnes per ha after cropping was done in March.

in the cellar : Fermentation: Open micro fermenters
Pressing: Basket press
Malolactic fermentation: In the barrel
Maturation: 22 months in New French Oak
Bottled: January 2003
Release: July 2003

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