2006
VINEYARD SELECTION UVA MIRA
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| 2006 |
2005
| 2004 |
| Variety: |
36%
Cabernet Sauvignon 24% Merlot 23% Shiraz 17% Cabernet
Franc |
| Origin: |
High
Altitude mountain vineyards sites (620meters above
sea level) on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain
in Stellenbosch |
| Vineyard/Soil: |
Predominantly
deep red decomposed granite (Hutten). These single
vineyards range between ten and twenty five years
old. |
| Vintage
Conditions: |
The
spring was cool and late with even budburst. We
had a few hot days in early January, but generally
the ripening season was relatively cool and dry
and 2 weeks later then usual. |
| Yield: |
5
tons/ha |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes
harvested at 23.5ºB to 24.5ºB From around
mid March until early April. |
| Vinification: |
Handpicking
in into 20kg lugboxes. Then hand sorted on sorting
tables preceded by destemming and gentle crushing
directly into open top fermentors and underwent
a series of punch downs (“pigeage”)
and pump over’s until dry. Further maceration
allowed before drawing off and light pressing. |
| Maturation: |
Individual
barrels where chosen for their complexity, aromatics
texture and fruit compatibility.
This wine spent 18 months in French oak barrels
of which 30% was new. Balance 2nd and 3rd fill
barrels.
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| Analysis: |
Alcohol
14.5%, TA 5.9 g/litre, pH 3.62, RS 3.7 g/litre |
| CASES
PRODUCED: 1500 CASES |
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