Ashton Kelder Satynrooi 2007

As the name suggests, satin smooth tannins, with obvious fresh upfront plum and stewed fruit characters which is unique to this unoaked blend.

This honest, easy drinking red will warm to a good T-bone served with a creamy mushroom sauce.

variety : Pinotage [ 50% Pinotage, 50% Ruby Cabernet ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 13.06 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.7  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Area planted: 200 ha
Age of vines: 10 - 18 years
Rootstock: R99 & 101-14
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: Perold & 5 wire fence
Irrigation: Drip
Vine density: 2.5 x 1.5m
Soil: Karoo Gravel
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: Early March
Type: Hand and machine
Yield: 15 ton/ha

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