Wine Composition
90% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Merlot
Winemakers Comments
Intense mulberry and blueberry aromas mingle with dark chocolate nuances and are supported by hints of Christmas spices, cedarwood and violet. A textured palate shows great broadness and proceeds to a long, vibrant and aromatic finish. Pair well with rack of lamb, beef bourguignon or venison dishes. Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.7%
RS
2.1 g/l
pH
3.57
TA
5.6
Cellar Techniques
Two different vineyards are planted on medium-high potential Tukulu soils with drip irrigation. The first site is planted with clones CS23, CS46 and CS169 in narrow rows of 1,8m x 1,0m using a Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) trellis system. The second site is planted with Clone CS20 and planted wider at 2,3m x 1,4m. The vineyards deliver an annual yield of 5 and 7 tons per hectare, respectively.
Winemaker
Name - Rolf Zeitvogel
Winery
Blaauwklippen, nestled on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa dating back to 1682 and is situated in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch. The name Blaauwklippen comes from the dutch word meaning “blue rocks”.
For over 300 years, the people of Blaauwklippen have combined traditional values with innovative ideas to create one of South Africa's top wine tourism destinations.