LOrmarins Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

This exceptional example of Cabernet Sauvignon has a mature and complex bouquet of sugared violets, berry compote and a liberal dose of spice. Thanks to firm tannins and an excellent structure, this wine is beautiful for immediate consumption, though a further 4-6 yearsâ€™ maturation in the bottle will add to the enjoyment.

Well served with all roast beef cuts, steaks in every form, potroasts, saddle of lamb and ostrich.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Anthonij Rupert Wyne

winemaker : Christo Hamerse & Neil Patterson

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 3.0 g/l pH : 3.6 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : Red style : Dry

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Councours Mondial de Bruxelles 2005 - Silver
Silver - International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2005
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Bronze

in the vineyard : Location: 33 degrees 53 min 49 seconds (longitude) 19 degrees 0 min 41 seconds (latitude)
Average rain: 1100 mm per annum
Altitude: average of 300m
Soil type: Oakleaf, Sandstone
Rootstock: R 110
Yield: 7 tons per hectare

about the harvest: Grapes were hand-picked at peak physiological ripeness.

in the cellar : Cold maceration was conducted for 3 days at 14 degrees Celcius, to enhance colour extraction. Fermentation, with specially selected yeast strains, was induced thereafter. Fermentation occurred at a juice temperature of 25 to 28 degrees Celcius. Aeration of the wine was alternated with daily manual â€œpunch downsâ€ of the cap formed by the rising grape skins. Malolactic fermentation of this wine was 40% in stainless steel tanks and 60% in French Oak. 60% of the wine received new French oak maturation, whilst the remaining 40% was matured in second-fill barrels. An overall period of 15 months wood maturation was granted to this wine.
Production: 4600 cases (12 x 750ml)

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