Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards
McGregor Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2017 Silver Medal
Roodezandt RF (McGregor Wine Company)
VARIETAL:
Dry White Varieties (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)
VINTAGE:
2015
MORE INFORMATION:
VINTAGE:
2015
APPELLATION:
McGregor (in the Robertson Valley of South Africa.)
VINEYARD DETAIL:
Ten-year-old vines grafted on Richter 110 and planted on rocky northwest facing Karoo-soil. Extended 4-wire cordon trellised system.
HARVEST INFORMATION:
Date:
March
Sugar:
25.2 °B
Type:
Machine
pH:
3.45
Yield:
9 Tons / Ha ; 2,7 kg / vine
T.A:
5,2 g/l
VINIFICATION:
At unloading the grapes where crushed before additions of tartaric acid and selected yeast for fermentation. Regular pump-over for colour extraction during fermentation. After malolactic fermentation a 14-month French oak barrel-maturation period follows, with 50% new barrels, where after the wine is racked and bottled.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
Alc.:
14.5 %VOL
Total Extract:
32.20 g/l
R.S.:
2.7 g/l
Free SO2:
35 mg/l
T.A.:
5.8 g/l
Total SO2:
115 mg/l
pH:
3.55
V.A.:
0.44 g/l
WINEMAKER’S COMMENT:
Deep red colour with a mixer of blackberry, plum and slight nut flavour in harmony with oak from the barrels. Good balance on the pallet between soft tannins and acidity. Long aftertaste with fruity flavours.
SERVED:
A serious wine to enjoy now or mature for 7 – 10 years. Enjoy with red meat dishes or buffet for a real culinary experience.