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Hoopenburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Technical Analysis
Winemaker
: Neil Hawkins
Main Variety : Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol : 14.5 %vol
pH : 3.4
Total Acid : 6.8 g/l
Appellation : Coastal
Characteristics
Type : Red


Tasting Notes
This wine boasts full, well-developed, open aromas and flavours combining green pepper, cassis and fresh blackberry fruit with a pleasantly vegetal, meat extract character. A gorgeously, tasty Cabernet combing modern appeal and traditional classicism. Enjoy with roast loin of kudu.
Ageing Potential
Should mature well for another 5 to 7 years.
Blend Information
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
In The Vineyard
Situated in the Muldersvlei area near Stellenbosch, Hoopenburg lies at the foot of Simonsberg mountain. The average temperature during the growing season is between 18 and 19 °C, due to the cooling winds from the south. The well-drained soil is rich in clay and limestone.

20 500 Cabernet Sauvignon bush vines were planted between 1993 and 1997 after careful soil preparation. The grapes ripen at the end of the harvesting season.
About The Harvest
The grapes were harvested manually in small crates at optimum ripeness.

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Tel: 021 884 4904   Fax: 021 884 4904   Email: info@hoopenburg.com  
R101 Old Paarl Road Muldersvlei Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa