The Private Collection

Cabernet Sauvignon (Magnum) 2004

Winemaker’s Comments
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of three different clones from different vineyards. A classic wine with layers of ripe blackcurrant and cassis fruit combined with a penetrating ripe tannin finish.

Vinification Details
The selected areas of the best blocks were harvested at optimum ripeness and yeast fermented in open tanks at 28°C. Regular plunging and pumping-over was practiced, with three weeks of skin contact after fermentation.

Type & Size of Oak Barrels 300 liter French oak barrels of which 40% was new. Duration in Wood 12 months with no racking. When Bottled December 2005 Maturation Potential 10 - 15 years. Wine Analysis Alc.: 15% T.A.: 5.8 g/l p.H.: 3.8 R.S.: 1.8 g/l

Position in Vineyards North to north-west slopes. Type of Soil Gravel with some clay. Average Age of Vines 14 years. Viticulture Practice Heavy summer pruning, trellised with no irrigation or fertilizer. Yield per Hectare 3 - 4 Tons. Time of Harvest Middle of March 2004.