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ZOETENDAL WINES: Milé 2006
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ZOETENDAL WINES: Milé 2006
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Vineyard Information Cultivar: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Region: Cape Agulhas Appelation: Elim Irrigation: Complimentary irrigation drip Trellis system: Double perold Soil: Mixed gravel and coffee stone Climate: Cool maritime climate: prevailing South Western and the South Eastern winds are cool as in both directions the farm is close to the ocean. Harvest Information Type: Hand picked Date: 10 March 2006 Yield: 6 tons/ha Wine Making All grapes were hand picked. Cold soaking took place for a short period. The Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented in separate an open top fermenter. The Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot were fermented together in an open top fermenter. The wine was matured in 2nd and 3rd fill French and American oak barrels for 14 months. Winemaker’s Remarks A full bodied, well structured wine. Hints of fynbos and complex berry flavours. There is a good balance between tannins, smoothness and drinkability. Analysis Alcohol: 15 Residual sugar: 2.6 Total acid: 5.9 pH: 3.62 |
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