Escape Rose 2003

A brilliant, lively, clear wine, the colour of freshly cut watermelon. A nose comprising of strawberry jam that comes through strongly as well as hints of forest fruits. Ends in a palate that is soft and supple.

Serve well chilled. An excellent aperitif or picnic wine. Ideal with fresh, seared tuna steaks; veal limone; poached salmon; asparagus quiche; cold crayfish salad; vegetable spring rolls dipped in soy sauce; ideal with sushi and other Japanese delights.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 51% Cabernet Sauvignon; 39% Merlot, 10% Shiraz ]

winery :

winemaker : Richard Kershaw

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 6.5 g/l pH : 3.21 ta : 6.7 g/l so2 : 89 mg/l fso2 : 49 mg/l

type : Rose style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle

ageing : Up to 3 years.

in the vineyard : Soil Type: Decomposed Malmesbury Shale
Age of vines: 10 - 15 years
Trellising: 4 Strand Vertical Cordon
Vine Density: Â± 3 400 vines / ha
Irrigation: Yes, drip

about the harvest: Picking date: During March 2003
Yield: 6 - 9 tons / ha
Grape Sugar: 22 - 23Â°B
Acidity: 8.2 g/l at harvest
pH at harvest: 3.15

in the cellar : The grapes were harvested in the early morning to ensure coolness, and then lightly crushed. During cold maceration the desired colour was achieved by keeping the free run juice in contact with the skins for six hours. After allowing the juice to settle overnight it was inoculated with a select yeast culture to initiate fermentation. Once fermented, the wine was fined and lightly filtered prior to being bottled.
Fermentation temperature: 12 - 15Â°C
Total production: 953 x 12 cases

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Escape Rose 2003

Cabernet Sauvignon

Richard Kershaw