KC CABERNET SAUVIGNON MERLOT

Forward thinking has taken form in a second tier of reds, blended with Helderberg fruit and bottled under the label KC. ‘This allows us to elevate the quality and status of our premium red wines, reserving the very best parcels of vineyard for the Marlbrook and Klein Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon ranges,’ explains Adam.

 

  
 
 

Tasting Notes:

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General
The KC range is made with the modern consumer in mind. Through the use of innovative production techniques and sourcing of high quality grapes from throughout the Cape Winelands we aim to make an approachable yet high quality wine which is ready to drink on purchase, yet will benefit from an additional few years of bottle maturation.
  
Description
Aromas of ripe black berries and plums are complemented by subtle oak spice. The palate is dense, with fruit flavours balanced by well rounded, compact tannins and a lasting finish.
  
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 35%
  
Wine Record
Fermentation and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and French oak barriques. Selected components were matured using micro-oxygenation techniques, whilst the remainders were barrel matured for a period of 24 months. Bottling took place in June 2010.
  
Alcohol 14.65%  
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/l  
pH 3.70  
Total Acid 5.4 g/l  
Potential This wine will be best enjoyed before 2012  
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