Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
This boutique Wine Estate is situated in the Devon Valley at the outskirt of Stellenbosch with 8 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 ha of Merlot and 4 ha of Shiraz. 30% of the Kyburg grapes are used for the Kyburg wines. Total production is 45’000 bottles p.a. made up by Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and a blend 33Latitude.
The Vineyard
Altitude: 110 – 140m
Soil Type: Oakleaf & Tukulu
Planted: 2000 & 2001
Irrigation: Drip
Viticulturist: Frans Snyman
The Harvest
Method: Hand picked in 20kg crates
Yield: 6.5 tons/hectare
Time: mid to end March
The Winemaking
Winemaker: Jacques Fourie
Must treatment: Cold maceration for 4 days
Fermentation: SST Tank
Pressing: none – free run
Maturation: 12 months in French oak
20% new, 80% second fill
Bottled: August 2009
Release: October 2010
Production: 7’000 bottles
Aging potential: 10 years
Tasting Notes
A deep dark red and classic Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of cassis and tabacco leaf on the nose. In the glass notes of dark chocolat and hints of mint emerge. The rich flavour on the tongue blends in well with the oak, fruit and acidity. A pleasant lingering aftertaste on the palate.
| Alcohol: | 14.5% | PH: | 3.46 |
| Total acidity: | 5.72 g/l | Residual sugar: | 3.70 g/l |