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Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze
John Platter 2006 - 41/2 Stars
A Cape classic. Massive showcase 30 year single vineyard wine. Leads the pack in the Cederberg range. Limited ± 100 cases production. In different league, hand-crafted, classically styled 2003, made to mature (peak around ’09 – ’14) though already delicious. Serious looking deep almost black colour. The 100% new French oak aging for 18 months has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and blackcurrent fruit flavours, with tobacco/mint and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot (10%). Will reward patience but deserves a few years to give of its best. Bottled only in top years (no 2002).


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.55  ta : 5.7 g/l  va : 0.60 g/l  so2 : 75 mg/l  fso2 : 35 mg/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze (74/100)
John Platter 2006 - 41/2 Stars

ageing : Optimum 4 – 12 years

in the vineyard : Vineyards: Facing South-west
Soil types: Glenrosa
Age of vines: 30 years
Vineyard area: 1,5ha
Trellised: Perold
Irrigated: Supplementary
Yield per hectare: 4t/ha
Clone: 163C (Scleipp) on Richter 99

about the harvest: Harvest date: 02 April 2003
Degree Balling at harvest: 25,3° Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation
Closed tanks, pump over every 4 hours, extended skin contact for 28 days
Fermentation temperature 24°C
Fermentation days 9
Age of barrels 100% 1st fill French oak
Period in wood 18 months
Maturation potential Optimum 4 – 12 years

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