Zandvliet Le Bistro Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

"Le Bistro" is our range of classy, yet unpretentious wines, modern in their fruit-rich appeal, timeless in their understated elegance, the hallmark of all Zandvliet wines. This range tempts with its accessibility and anytime enjoyment, not only in style and value, but also with its quick-and-easy screwcap closures. Wines to enjoy as aperitifs or with good food as you would in any fine Bistro.

Colour: Deep ruby red
Nose: Lovely ripe red fruit with a hint of spiciness. Subtle oak and good grape integration.
Palate: The nose follows through in a ripe, full, yet refined way. Very good mouth fill with a lingering after palate from ripe grape tannins.

Appreciation: Not necessary to decant, but please chill. Food pairing: Excellent everyday enjoyment with red meats, pizzas,pasta and spicy foods

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Ettienne Malan & Johan van Wyk
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 4.3 g/l  pH : 3.71  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Vintage not yet tested.

ageing : Drink now or keep till 2014.

in the vineyard : Terroir Slope: Very gently, southerly
Soil: Kalkveld, rocky, chalk rich
Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter
Wind: Cool south easterly (summer)

about the harvest: Yield: 8 ton/ha

in the cellar : Maturation: Lightly oaked
Oenology: Fermentation at 25° - 30° C, vigorous pump-overs to onset of fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in tank.
The Team
Winemaker: Ettienne Malan (2010)
Johan van Wyk (2000)
Advised by: Paul de Wet (1976)
Viticulture: Dan de Wet (1993)

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