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Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon develops a very complex nose with flavours of blackcurrant, cherry, a touch of spices and chocolate. The wine has a good tannin structure, perfect balance and length, with layers of flavour.

Weather Conditions – Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
  • Post 2009 harvest temperature to January were higher.
  • Cool Winter ensured a good bud burst, it was 9 days early.
  • Cool conditions during berry set lead to loose bunches.
  • Berry size was smaller than other years.
  • December was characterized by a warm and dry climate.
  • Good analyses was achieved especially PH.
  • Yield 7,5 Tons/HA. 50 Hl/Ha.
  • Good wine quality.
Winemaking
The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. The fermentation was done by natural yeast with a mixture of rack and returns and open pump overs. Post fermentation skin contact during 2-3 weeks and pressed gently. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels. Racked on average every 4 months. Matured during 12 months in oak. During the aging, the wine is clarified with natural egg whites and bottled later.
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Production
10,300 cases - 61,000 bottles
Analysis
Alcohol : 14% Vol.
Total Acidity : 5,4 g/L
pH : 3,87
Residual Sugar : 1,0 g/L