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2004 Cobblers Hill

Description

Cobblers Hill is the ultimate expression of an outstanding wine from the Stellenbosch terroir.  The 2004 is a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc.

Variety

46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc.

Vineyards

The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot were harvested from selected vineyards, situated on decomposed granite soils (Hutton & Glenrosa soil form). These vineyards produce smaller berries ensuring concentrated fruit flavours. (Merlot clones 192 & 36 on R110 rootstock; Cabernet Sauvignon clones 27 & 14 on 101-14 rootstock).

Harvest Date

The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested between 4^th and 11^th March 2004 at 23.6 – 24.3°B, the Merlot grapes were harvested on the 17^th March 2004 at 25.7°B and the Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested on 18^th March 2004 at 25°B

Winemaking

Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors at 28°C. Three pump-overs were done daily over the fermenting cap.  After pressing, the wine was racked to barrel where it finished malo-lactic fermentation. A selection of the best barrels was made and the wine spent a total of 26 months in 225 litre French oak barrels. After a light filtration the wine was bottled on the 16^th June 2006

Tasting Notes

Complex dark chocolate, black cherry and cassis intertwine with opulent blackberry fruit, and hints of mint and toasty vanilla. This is a big mouthfilling wine, with densely layered ripe tannins, beautifully balanced and refined – the ultimate expression of the Jordan terroir.

Analysis

Alc: 14.5% ; TA: 6.4g/l ; pH: 3.56 ; RS: 2.0g/l