Variety

Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc with small percentages of Sangiovese, Ruby Cabernet and Mourvedre.

Vintage

2008

Cellar

Robertson & Franschhoek Cellar

Area of origin

Western Cape, South Africa

Vineyard

Railroad vineyards are all home grown. Cabernet Franc and Merlot originate from our farms in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek while the Shiraz, Mourvedre and Ruby Cabernet hail from the sunny sites in Robertson, promoting upfront fruit characteristics.

Harvest Details

Harvesting took place from the end of February 2008 to the last week of March 2008.

Cellar Treatment

Fermented in closed and open fermenters with regular pump overs and punch downs to ensure optimum fruit and soft extraction. A portion of the blend were matured in 4th fill French and American oak barrels for 6 – 8 months with the rest of the blend kept unoaked for upfront berry fruit flavours and freshness.

Tasting notes

"Sweet redberry fruit flavours from the Merlot and Cabernet Franc and spiciness from the Shiraz with layers ofsubtle fruit tannins on the palate. Harmonious, lightly oaked, fruitrichand flavourful with a lively drinkability. A generous andrewarding red wine".

Serving

Enjoy with veal, roast lamb, stews or rich pasta dishes.

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.57 % vol (± 0.2 % vol)
Residual Sugar: Sugar: 2.81 g/l (± 0.5 g/l)
pH: 3.64 (± 0.05)
Total Acid: 5.17/l (± 0.25 g/l)