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Gold medal at 2009 Tri Nations wine challenge featuring the best wines from SA, Australia and New Zealand
Best in class at 2009 IWSC
4½ stars in 2010 John Platter Wine Guide
An exercise in balance. The aromas follow through seamlessly onto the palate and are complemented by polished tannins that lend texture and structure to a wine of immense complexity. This wine is both elegant and refined and exudes class in all aspects - culminating in a sophisticated finish that lingers.
32 % Merlot, 27 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 % Malbec, 11.5 % Cabernet Franc and 11.5 % Petit Verdot aged in 100 % new French oak (225l) for 13.5 months. Bottled on the 15th of July 2008 after a light egg-white fining and filtration. This wine is dense and has ample extract to allow for superlative ageing potential over the next 10-15 years.
Additional Information
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| John Platter Ratings | 4.5 stars |
| Winery / Producer | Constantia Glen |
| Winemaker | - |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Maturity | Ready, but will improve |
| Grape Variety | Bordeaux Style Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.78 |
| Acidity | 5.3 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 2.5 g/l |
