Company Name:FMS FOOD & BEVERAGES SA

Vintage2007 

Format750 ml

ColorRed 

CategoryStill Wine 

Country/RegionSouth Africa, Robertson

Type of VineCabernet-Sauvignon

AppellationRobertson

ClassificationOthers 

Alcohol Percentage14 %

Sugar Rate0-5 g/l 

General

Tasting Notes:Rich almond, plum and mint on the nose, followed by ripe berry, cassis and red current on the palate. Good oaking ensures a soft, toasty finish. Enjoy with rich meat dishes, smoked foods, pork or venison. Maturation potential 5 years. South African Awards: Platter's SA Wines 2008: **; WINE magazine 2008 best value wine guide: **

Packing and Packaging

Bottle Size:750ml

Case Size:12 bottles

Vineyard

% of Grape / Cépage:55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot

Soil:Well drained alluvial sandy soil; Karoo.

Growing Climate / Vintage Conditions:11 - 16 year old vines on 4-wire Perold trellising system. Drip irrigation controlled by a computer system through meters and tensiometers.

Type of Harvest:Hand harvested. Night harvested at optimum ripeness. Yield 8 tons per hectare. R/S 2.0g/l

Vinification (Wine-making)

Method:Style: Full-bodied. Vinification: Minimal intervention in the natural process, allowing both cultivar and the soil to express the individual characteristics of their origin.

Length:Fermented on skins for 7 days. Wood againg on French staves for 12 months.

Barrel

Type of Wood:French oak staves

Aging Time:12 months

Bottle

Aging Potential:5 years

Chemical-Laboratory analysis

PH:3.65

Total Acidity:5.2g/l