Vinotèque V

R 4,000.00

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A rare release from our Vinotèque. The highly awarded V 2012 is a Stellenbosch Cabernet of exceptional pedigree, crafted for longevity and carefully cellared to reveal its full potential. An extraordinary opportunity to enjoy our flagship red with the benefit of age.

Vintage:

2008 2012

Variant

Additional Information

Winemaking
The grapes were hand-picked and fermented in closed tanks at temperatures of 25-28°C. The young wine received a post fermentation maceration of 21 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. On completion of the malolactic fermentation the wine was
racked into 100% new French oak. The V was matured in oak for 18 months, followed by 24 months in bottle before release. The wine was bottled on 23 October 2013 and total production amounted to 13 500 bottles. Released September 2016.

Analysis
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc 14.5%
RS 2.4g/l
TA 5.4
Ph 3.61