Bradgate Red 2002

Ripe blackberry Cabernet Sauvignon flavours blend easily with the velvet-rich, plummy fruit of Merlot. Cabernet Franc adds spicy, red berry complexity. Maturation in French oak barrels results in a harmonious integration of soft tannins and fruit.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan, Johan Kruger
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.68  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : The grapes were harvested from north and west-facing vineyards.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested bewteen 22 February and 13 March 2002.

in the cellar : Fermentation between 26-28ºC and gentle pressing emphasised the intensity of the fruit flavours. Fermentation was completed in French oak barrels where the wine was matured for a further 7 months.

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