Van Loveren Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz 2010

A harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Appealing ruby red colour. Soft plum and ripe summer berry flavours followed by a soft, rounded finish.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz ]
winery : Van Loveren
winemaker : Bussell Retief
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 13.6 % vol  rs : 1.2 g/l  pH : 3.7  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : MATURATION POTENTIAL: 2 - 3 years

in the vineyard : AGE OF VINE: 10 Years old
SOILS: Sandstone; Karoo
TRELLISING: 4 Wire Perold system
IRRIGATION: Drip irrigation controlled by a computer system through meters and tensiometers.

about the harvest: Harvesting is done by hand and machine. Night harvested at optimum ripeness.

in the cellar : Lightly oaked for 10 months with French Oak staves. The grapes were vinified separately, with minimal intervention to allow each cultivar to express their individual characteristics and the soil of their origin.

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