Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon
Viticultural Practices
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon – clone 46,169A and 338C
Root stock: 101-14, R110 & R99
Soil type: Hutton – decomposed granite
Age of vines: Planted 1988, 1989 & 2002
Plant density: 3200 vines per hectare
Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: 2-bud spurs every 15cm
Yield: Approximately 7.61 t/ha
Irrigation: Supplementary drip
Vintage: Cool start to season delaying harvest by a week or so leading to an exceptional vintage with red wines of great purity, elegance and concentration.
Picking date 12th – 16th March 2014
Winemaking Practices
Yeasts: Natural occurring yeasts
Fermentation temp: 27 °C
Method: De-stalked, hand sorting of berries, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, pumped
over for 8 days, left for 3 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Wood maturation 18 months in barrel. 45% new French oak, balance in older barrels.
Food Pairing
A perfect accompaniment to grilled beef, especially with a Béarnaise sauce and rocket salad.
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