Grangehurst Auction Reserve 2001
49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Pinotage, 14% Shiraz. A Cape blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz. The grapes were sourced from prime Helderberg (Stellenbosch) vineyards; fermented in open kuipe, punch downs (pigeage) for colour and tannin extraction; basket pressed; matured in French (77%) and American (23%) oak barrels (70% new) for 26 months. Tasting note: Deep, intense ruby colour. Rich raspberry & damson fruit aromas and flavours with hints of cedar & tobacco. A full-bodied wine with smooth, ripe tannins, lively acidity and a long finish. Recommended drinking – 2005 to 2010.
Winemaker: Jeremy Walker
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 700.00
- Lowest: R 550.00
- Average: R 583.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 132
- Cases Auctioned 90
Analysis
- Alc: 14.30 vol%
- RS: 2.20 g/l
- TA: 5.90 g/l
- pH: 3.65