Stellekaya Southern Cross 2002

Inspired by the brightest star in the constellation Crux. A 'giant red' called Gamma Crucis, that has guided many an explorer around the Cape of Storms.
The prominent berry character gives it smooth, juicy accessibility.

Perfect for Mediterranean, multi-flavoured food and alfresco dining.

variety : Merlot [ 50% Merlot, 30% Pinotage, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Stellekaya Winery

winemaker : Peet le Roux

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.92 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 6.04 g/l va : 0.68 g/l so2 : 84 mg/l fso2 : 21 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Stellekaya is a family-owned boutique wine cellar, that hand crafts red 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 : Can be enjoyed young, but has the tannin backbone for further ageing.
4 - 6 years.

in the vineyard : Merlot: Southern slopes of Stellenboschberg
Cabernet Sauvignon: North of Stellenbosch
Pinotage: Southern slopes of Stellenboschberg

about the harvest: The grapes were hand picked at full ripeness during March 2002.

in the cellar : Maceration: Cold Soaked for 2 days
Fermentation: Open micro fermenters
Pressing: Basket press
Malolactic fermentation: In the barrel
Maturation: 22 months in French oak - 30% New
Bottled: January 2004

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Stellekaya Southern Cross 2002

Merlot

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