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ZORGVLIET CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003
TASTING NOTES
Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 has a plum, brick red colour. The nose typifies Banhoek Cabernet Sauvignon, showing black current, herbaceous mintiness and cloves. This wine has massive structure and shows balance, integration and elegance. This is a world class example of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Banghoek Valley and embodies the unique terroir of this valley. This maiden release of Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the estate’s flagship wines.
IN THE VINEYARD
Situation:
Altitude:
300m
Distance from sea:
Approximately 10km
Soil Type:
Decomposed Granite and Table Mountain Sandstone
Rootstock:
101/14 MGT
Age of vines:
5 years
Trellising:
Vertical hedge
Pruning:
Cordon
Irrigation:
Drip
THE HARVEST
Picking date:
29 March 2003
Yield:
5 - 6 tons/ha
IN THE CELLAR
Fermentation Temp:
28ºC
Yeast:
Bordeaux Red
Description:
The wine was fermented at 30ºC. After eight days the fermentation was completed and the wine was left on the skins for 7 days.
Malolactic fermentation:
In stainless steel tanks
Wood aging:
19 months in
95% French oak and 5% Russian oak,
60% new oak and 40% second fill
Bottled:
2 February 2005
Production:
1100 cases x 6
AGEING POTENTIAL
This wine will mature well over the next 6-10 years, if stored correctly.
BLEND INFORMATION
Zorgvliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 is a blend of
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot
RICHELLE
