Asara Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc 2008
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Asara Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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our wines » Asara Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc 2008

technical analysis
Winemaker :  Jan van Rooyen
Main Variety :  Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol :  12.88  %vol
pH :  3.54
RS :  2.2 g/l
Total Acid :  5.7 g/l
Extract :  30.1
Appellation :  Stellenbosch
characteristics
Type :  Rose
Style :  Dry
WOODED

 
tasting notes
This unique wine offers floral aromas combined with the small of yellowe apples. The taste is elegant and reminds of deciduous fruits, like pears and peaches.
 
blend information
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
 
food suggestions
With certain characteristics that remind of a good German Riesling, this wine will pair excellently with spicy foods, like a coconut milk Thai Green Curry, or alongside a traditional Ceasar salad. This wine also goes particularly well with South African style braaied Snoek with creamy potato bake.
 
in the vineyard
Asara estate once again presents you with a wine that is enlivened by the unexpected. Our new White Cabernet is a one of a kind creation, specially made to celebrate the launch of new the Asara Wine Estate & Hotel. A white wine made from red grapes, it will capture your imagination with its unique aromas and flavours.

Viticulture
Age of vines: 14 - 18 years old
Clone: CS27A
Rootstock: Richter 99 & MGT 101-14
Soil type: Tukulu yellow brown gravel
Trellising: 5 wire movable Perold system
Plant spacing: 1.2 m by 2.7 m
 
about the harvest
The grapes were harvested early to provide a crisp and green character to the wine.
 
in the cellar
After harvesting the grapes underwent a top secret procedure that created the first South African White Cabernet Sauvignon.
 
  
 
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