Lutzville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Name: Lutzville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Brand: Lutzville
SKU: 32995

The rich blackberry and blackcurrant fruit flavors are complimented by soft vanilla spice and mint notes. The firm but juicy tannins make it an excellent partner to red meat and hearty winter stews.

Red meat, braais and Potjiekos

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Cape Diamond Wines / Lutzville Vineyards

winemaker : Jaco Van Niekerk

wine of origin : Lutzville Valley

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.80 ta : 5.4 g/l va : 0.46 g/l so2 : 71 mg/l

type : Red body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap

ageing : Enjoy now

in the vineyard : 50% from the cooler Koekenaap region and 50% from the warmer areas close to Vredendal in the Lutzville Valley.

about the harvest: Grapes are picked late in the harvest to achieve optimum ripeness.
Yield 10 - 12 tonnes /ha

in the cellar : The grapes are gently pressed and only the free run juice is used and the free run juice only spend a short amount of time with the skins to ensure soft tannins in the wine. Using selected yeasts, fermentation takes place at between 18° - 22° C for 10 days. After racking, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures on French and American oak staves for 3 months to add complexity.

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