Rietvallei Wild Rush Cape Red 2003

A wine with lots of attractive fruit flavours on the nose and which also carries through nicely on the palate with a hint of spiciness. It is smooth and well balanced with a touch of toastiness and lingering aftertaste.

variety : Tinta Barocca [ 65% Tinta Barocca, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rietvallei Wine Estate

winemaker : Johnny Burger

wine of origin : Breede River

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 4.0 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 6.0 g/l va : 0.6 g/l so2 : 135 mg/l fso2 : 45 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards are planted on the highest hill of Rietvallei, called Klippiesdal and are between three and twelve years old. The Tinta Barocca vines were established in 1985. These vines thrive in the crisp, clean Klein Karoo air.

about the harvest: The grapes were picked at 24 - 25Âº Balling.

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