Stellekaya Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2004 - Grand d'Or Winner
Inspired by the brightest star in Scorpius, Antares, a 'giant red' which forms the heart of he Scorpion.
The complex cassis-spiced richness is supported by a firm balanced structure, ensuring good cellaring potential.

A serious wine, powerful enough to handle venison, roasts, stews and other rich dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Stellekaya Winery

winemaker : Peet le Roux

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.56 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 5.73 g/l va : 0.66 g/l so2 : 83 mg/l fso2 : 16 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle

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Stellekaya is a family-owned boutique wine cellar, that hand crafts wines from carefully selected vineyards in the Stellenbosch region of the Cape of Good Hope.

Swiss Airlines International Wine Awards 2004 - Seal of Approval

ageing : 6 - 10 years.

in the vineyard : Situation: North of Stellenbosch
Altitude: 180 metres
Soil Type: Tukulu (Decomposed Granite)
Age of Vines: 5 Years
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation
Climate: Cool Climate

about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at full ripeness in early March 2002. The yield was about 8 tonnes / ha.

in the cellar : Maceration: Cold Soaked for 3 days
Fermentation: Open micro fermenters
Pressing: Basket press
Malolactic fermentation: In the barrel
Maturation: 22 months in French oak - 60% New
Bottled: January 2004

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