Thandi Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005

This classic blend has pleasant cassis and red berry flavours, a concentrated palate and a balanced, rounded finish.

Serve at room temperature with roast lamb or beef and rich oxtail stew.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ]
winery : Thandi Wines
winemaker : Patrick Kraukamp
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.81 g/l  pH : 3.35  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Drink within 1 - 2 years from purchase.

in the vineyard : Yield: 8-10 tons/ha
Type of climate: Mediterranean

about the harvest: Merlot harvested mid February and Cabernet Sauvignon mid March.

in the cellar : Fermentation on skins in stainless steel tanks for 5 days with regular pump overs, 3 times per day. Fermented on skins until dry. After malolactic fermentation, 10% of wine was transferred into 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels for 8 months.

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