Kanonkop CWG Paul Sauer 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon 69%, Cabernet Franc 22%, Merlot 9% 30+ year-old trellised vineyards with 5 tons/hectare yields are used to produce this wine. The grapes were de-stemmed and sorted before fermentation, which took place in open top “kuipe” for 5 days. After malolactic fermentation, the blend was made and put into 100% new French oak barrels for 24 months. Tasting note: Deep cherry red colour with raspberry, blackberry and a hint of bell pepper on the nose. Rich blackcurrant and dark chocolate flavours add complexity to the velvet-like structure that finishes with a typical dry mouth-feel. This wine will be ready for drinking from 2013 onwards.
Winemaker: Abrie Beeslaar
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 3 400.00
- Lowest: R 3 100.00
- Average: R 3 237.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 X 750ml
- Cases Produced: 147
- Cases Auctioned 80
Analysis
- Alc: 13.85 vol%
- RS: 2.60 g/l
- TA: 5.70 g/l
- pH: 3.49
