Die Arnoldus 2009/10
Flagship Range: Die Arnoldus is a full-bodied five-varietal Bordeaux-style wine, with well-defined structure and soft tannins.
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot | |
| TASTING NOTES | |
| ALCOHOL | ± 14.0 % Vol |
| APPEARANCE | Brilliant, medium deep, ruby to garnet red |
| FLAVOUR / AROMA | Black olive, plum, spice, fynbos and cashew nut |
| TASTE | Solid length, rounded tannins, ample body, pure intensity, rich consistency, seamless structure, persistent finish and flowing balance |
| VINEYARD | |
| AREA | 23.5 ha |
| ALTITUDE | 200 - 297 m |
| ELEVATION | Northeast / Southwest and North / South |
| DENSITY | 3086, 2909 and 3333 vines per ha |
| PLANTED | 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006 |
| VINIFICATION & AGEING | |
| YIELD | 37.4 hl (5.5 tons) per ha |
| MACERATION | 3 - 4 days cold maceration before fermentation and 1 to 4 weeks extended skin contact after fermentation, ± 3 punchdowns per day |
| FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE | 24 - 26°C |
| MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION | In tank |
| WOOD MATURATION | 26 months in 25 selected 225 litre new French small oak barrels |
| BOTTLING | May |
| IN BOTTLE BEFORE RELEASE | 12 months |
| MATURATION POTENTIAL | 10 years and longer |
| This wine with good tannins and structure goes well with a good piece of meat. Enjoy with a sirloin steak or oxtail casserole; mature cheddar, Gruyère or Boerenkaas. |
