Summary
| Producer | Klein Constantia |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Malbec 16%, Merlot 13%, Petit Verdot 7%, Cabernet franc 6%. |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Body | Full |
| Style | Rich, mineral reds |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Colour | Deep ruby |
| Maturation | 22 months |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Constantia |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Adam Mason |
|---|---|
| The Vintage | A vintage characterized by high vigour and high disease pressure as a result of a wetter than usual growing period. Fortunately our canopy management prevented outbreaks of rot, and we harvested fully ripe, healthy grapes for Marlbrook. Significantly, this is the first vintage to include Malbec and Petit Verdot in the blend. |
| The Winemaking | Well timed canopy management in the vineyard allowed for full ripening of the 5 varieties which make up the blend. Each component was individually vinified in either oak cuvons or stainless steel fermentors. Once dry, the batches were pressed to barrel where they underwent malolactic fermentation and maturation for a period of 22 months. |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 15.11% |
| Residual Sugar | 3.8 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.8 g/l |
| pH | 3.74 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Deep ruby |
| Palate | Sumptuously ripe berry flavours at its core are enhanced by rich earthy notes which lend texture and balance the palate. The ripe, grainy tannins provide a finish which ends on a fresh, dry note. |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | Will mature and improve in bottle up to 2020 |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | 12 years |
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