Bon Courage Like Father Like Son Red 2009

This blend is of good quality, uncomplicated and with an abundance of fruit flavours. The Cabernet Sauvignon adds tannins and body to the pallet and makes this an outstanding blend while the Merlot adds soft fruit flavours to the wine.

It is a medium bodied wine and is excellent with lightly grilled meat, pastas which are not too creamy and grilled lamb. It is made for early enjoyment and suitable for all occasions.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]
winemaker : Jacques Bruwer
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 13.31 % vol  rs : 6.2 g/l  pH : 3.67  ta : 5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested at early morning hours.
Yield: 10-12t/ha
Sugar at harvest: 26° Balling

in the cellar : These cold grapes had skin contact for 6 hours. Whole berries were pumped into roto tanks. The grapes were pressed at 8 B. The wine was fermented dry in the tanks.

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