Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 14.91 %vol

pH - 3.65

RS - 5.0 g/l

Total Acid - 6.0 g/l

Volatile Acidity - 0.73 g/l

SO2 - 97 mg/l

Free SO2 - 27 mg/l

Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Very Dry

Body - Full

Taste - Herbaceous

Accolades

Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
88 points: eRobert Parker
Gold: Vitis Vinifera
Grand Gold: SAWi 2015

Tasting Notes

Produced from three outstanding clones of Cabernet Sauvignon planted as “Mother Blocks” for the South African vineyard industry due to their suitability to the deep red clay soils on Edgebaston. Made to exude absolute purity of varietal character and as such display true Cabernet Sauvignon cassis and blackcurrant flavours. The wine has a fresh, minty herbaceousness backed by mocca vanilla oak.

Blend Information

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

In The Vineyard

Soil type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay

About The Harvest

Harvest date: Late March 2012
All grapes were hand picked.

In The Cellar

All grapes were fermented in Stainless Steel Tanks. A traditional punch down every 4 hours is used to extract the fine tannins and colour from the skins. Maturation took place in 70% new and 30% 2nd fill 300l French oak barrels for 18 months.

Wood Elevation: 70 % New French Oak - Nevers, Allier, Medium Toasted

Coopers: D&J, Mercury

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2017	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2016	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2015	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2013	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2012	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2011	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2010	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2009	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2008	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon
Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2007	David Finlayson	Cabernet Sauvignon