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Culraithin Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

A muscular, mouth-staining wine. Its demure aromatic profile reveals brooding black fruits. On the palate, this behemoth is an infant. Huge quantities of blackcurrants, roasted blackberries and spices can be discerned in its concentrated, tight, as well as firm personality. The Wine Advocate

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Coleraine Wines
winemaker : Clive Kerr
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 15 % vol  rs : 2.8 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 5.4 g/l  va : 0.67 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Huge  taste : Fruity   wooded
AWARDS
91 Points - The Wine Advocate
Wine Magazine What's New - 4 Stars
in the vineyard : The soil comprises of decomposed granite. The 7 year old vines are trellised on Hedge and Cottage trellising. They yield 4 -6 tons per hectar. Suplementary overhead irrigation used when necessary. These vines are grown at about 200 meters above sea level.
about the harvest: The grapes were handpicked from own vineyards on 4 March 2002 at 26 to 30 degrees Balling.
in the cellar : Cold soak for 3 days. Open fermentors used with punch downs 4-5 times per day. Fermentation 4 days, pressed at 4 degrees B. Malolactic fermentation in tank.
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