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Wine & Vintage: Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Origin: (, Wellington – Bovlei area) Label: LITTLE CAPE Farm Location: Wellington, Western Cape, Altitude / Distance from sea: 150m above sea level / ± 75km (± 46,60miles) Soil & Rootstock: Clovelly, Stony Glenrosa soils & Richter 101-14 & R110-R99 Vine age | Trellising | Pruning: 13 – 23 years | Vertical 5&6 wire | Traditional style pruning Winemakers : Bob Lynde & Theunis van Zyl Grape varieties | analysis: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Acidity: 6.77 g/l, pH: 3.63, Sugar: 25° Balling Yield: 6-9 Tons/Ha Style of : Dry Red Date Harvested: February 2014 Date Wine was bottled: July 2015 Vinification : This wine is a combination of fruit from 3 different blocks, two younger, 13 to17 year old blocks, and an older 23 year-old block outside Wellington. After destemming, grapes were cooled down to 10 degrees. After pressing, juice was given 4 days of skin contact before skins were removed and fermentation continued for another 12 days with pump-overs 4 times per day. 9 months on combined American and French oak staves. Wood Maturation: 9 Months Winemaker`s notes: The king of grapes, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon’s bold, cigar box aromas support a subtle palate of mint and eucalyptus. Wine Analysis: Alcohol 14,15% : Residual Sugar 4,70g/l : Total Acidity 5,70g/l pH 3.63 Food pairing: A nice complement to grilled fillet, rump or sirloin steak, yet elegant enough to be enjoyed on its own as you look into the eyes of that special someone…perhaps apologizing for being late, playing an extra 9 holes, or both.

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