Brand : Seven Sisters

Cultivar :

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage : 2006

Production / Vinification Methods

Cabernet Sauvignon is hand harvested at sugars between 22 -

25°B. The wine is fermented in automatic fermentation tanks

and is kept on the skins for ± 6 days at 25 - 29°C. The best

tanks are selected and the final blends are made for this

Cabernet Sauvignon.

Soil / Viticulture practices

Grown on the deep red, Hutton soils with high moist retention

properties. All vineyards are cultivated in the bushvine style with

limited or no irrigation.

Climate

The Swartland falls within the coastal winter rainfall area.

Summers are warm, moderated by cool Atlantic breezes. Annual

rainfall: 400mm average.

Tasting

This Cabernet Sauvignon has a very dark ruby colour with

chocolate and plum flavours on the nose and palate. This wine

is well balanced with a good tannin structure.

Official Analysis

Alc: 13.85

TA: 5.7

RS: 2.3

pH: 3.63