WINES ZORGVLIET RICHELLE 2004

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ZORGVLIET RICHELLE 2004

TASTING NOTES

Our Flag bearer for the estate, this wine is the ultimate expression of Zorgvliet terroir. Following the Zorgvliet Wine Philosophy, "Elegance in Wine", this wine shows great elegance and immense concentration. Cedarwood and whiffs of tobacco give way to clean ripe dark berry fruit. The palate shows cassis fruit with restrained minerality, leading to a textured and fine tannin structure.

IN THE VINEYARD

Situation:
Altitude:	330m
Distance from sea:	Approximately 10km
Soil Type:	Red Hutton and Coffee Stone Soils
Rootstock:	Various
Age of vines:	6 year average
Trellising:	Vertical hedge
Pruning:	Cordon
Irrigation:	Drip

THE HARVEST

Yield:

5 tons/ha average

IN THE CELLAR

Fermentation Temp:	28 - 30ºC
Yeast:	Bordeaux Red
Description:
Malolactic fermentation:	In stainless steel tanks and barrels
Wood aging:	20 months in 90 % French oak, 10% Russian Oak
Bottled:	17 February 2006
Production:	3000 Bottles

AGEING POTENTIAL

12 to 15 years

BLEND INFORMATION

The Zorgvliet Richelle 2004 is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Petit Verdot, and equal parts, 10 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc, 10 % Malbec. The wine spent 20 months in French and Russian Oak, with the first 12 months being spent as individual components, then blended and remaining in wood for a further 8 months with no rackings.

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