Two Oceans Cape Red 2002

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Winemaker Coenie Snyman describes this as an easy-drinking, medium-bodied wine with soft tannins that make it approachable while still young. Aromas of strawberries and ripe fruit follow on a succulent palate of berry fruits and ripe tannins.

Delectably fruit, this is a versatile wine that works extremely well with pasta, poultry and red meat dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Ruby Cabernet ]
winery : Two Oceans Wines
winemaker : Coenie Snyman
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.1 % vol  rs : 4.9 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 5.4 g/l  

in the vineyard : This Distell label takes its name from the two great oceans that converge at the Cape, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Cape’s Coastal region enjoys a temperate climate, cooled by day-time maritime breezes from both oceans and a drop in night-time temperatures to allow grapes to ripen slowly. In addition, the moderate humidity means vines are far less prone to disease than in areas with higher moisture levels.

To ensure the finest quality, grapes are sourced from vineyards in cool growing areas. The winemaker works very closely with a team of viticulturists and he closely supervises pruning, suckering and canopy management practices for optimal crop yield. During the ripening season the grapes are tasted daily for ripeness and also chemically analysed to ensure they are picked when varietal flavours are most concentrated, tannins are ripe and there is a good balance between fruit and acid.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested from a selection of prime coastal region Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Ruby Cabernet vineyards, picked between 23° and 24° Balling.

in the cellar : Each vineyard block was individually vinified, with the grapes fermented on the skin for five days. After being drawn off the skins the juice was fermented dry and then malolactic fermentation induced. Just 20% of the final blend received wood exposure in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves. The balance received no wood treatment at all.

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby Cabernet
Ruby Cabernet