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Kobus Range, 2003, Wine of Origin, Coastal Region, South Africa
TASTING NOTES:
Highly complex with intense ripe fruit and berry flavours. Black cherries, Raspberries and hints of spice. Powerfull and full bodied with firm, but velvety tannin structure. Berry aromas complimented by cinnamon and wood aromas.
Produced from grapes from the Du Plessis Families two farms, Havana Hills in Philadelphia and Pendoorn in the Langeberg – Gracia ward.
THE VINEYARDS:
Vineyards: 65 Hectares
Average age of vines: 7 Years
Yield: 5 Tons per hectare
Soils: Deep Hutton type with good water retension.
Cultivars: Cabernet Sauvignon – 67% , Merlot – 15%, Petit Verdot – 15%, Cabernet Franc – 3%
VINIFICATION:
Handpicked into baskets and grapes selected before going into crusher. Pump over 3 times a day and left on the skins for 28 days. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels and matured for 24 months (30% new for first 18 months, 100% new for last 6 months.)
Winemaker: Paul Engelbrecht & Joseph Gertse
ANALYSIS:
Alcohol RS TA pH
14,38% 3,2 6,3 4,02
FOOD SUGESTIONS:
Recommended to serve with red meat, game, ostrich and blue cheese.