Part of their premium range, a Cabernet Sauvignon based blend.
An ink coloured wine, with intense black fruit and berries, spice and white pepper.
A rich, well-structured, velvety wine with long finish.
A wonderful food wine, it will pair beautifully to hearty dishes, such as Osso Bucco, Beef Bourguignon, or a good piece of Fillet.
DeWaal Signal Rock 2014 (6/case) (R260/BOTTLE)
De Waal Signal Rock
Cabernet Sauvignon based blend.
WINEMAKER: Daniel de Waal
Part of our premium range.
An ink coloured wine, with intense black fruit and berries, spice and white pepper.
A rich, well-structured, velvety wine with long finish.
A wonderful food wine, it will pair beautifully to hearty dishes, such as Osso Bucco, Beef Bourguignon, or a good piece of Fillet.
OENOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Fermentation & Maceration Period: 14 days
Alc Strength: 14.5%
TA (g/l): 5.3 g/l
PH: 3.66
RS: 1.7 g/l
Cellar Maturation: 18 months 225-litre French barriques (50% new, 50% second fill)
Bottling Date: January 2011
Future Maturation Potential: 10 – 15 years
Market Release Date: June 2015
VITICULTURAL INFORMATION
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (65%) / Merlot (35%)
Location of Vineyard: On warmer north facing slopes
Soil Type: Gravel & loam
Age of Vineyards: 10 – 20 years
Root Stock: R 99
Method of Trellising: 3 wire-hedge
Harvest Date: March 2008
Sugar level at Harvest: 25.5°B
Yield per Hectare: 6.1 tons per hectare