Haskell The Expatriate 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Shiraz 49% We harvested all the grapes together for fermentation in an open fermentation tank. Pump-over and punch downs were done 4 times a day with aeration on every second one. The mash was pressed after 15 days and malolactic was completed in stainless steel tank. This is a selection from 100% Francois Frere barrels. Tasting note: Ruby-red colour with purple rim. The nose shows flavours of black cherries, mulberries, chocolate powder and soft hints of liquorice. The palate has a soft entrance with lovely ripe fruit tannins in perfect harmony with the oak nuances. Drink in 2014 and beyond.
Winemaker: Rianie Strydom
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 2 300.00
- Lowest: R 1 400.00
- Average: R 1 625.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 96
- Cases Auctioned 80
Analysis
- Alc: 14.60 vol%
- RS: 2.10 g/l
- TA: 6.20 g/l
- pH: 3.79