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Type & Size
of Oak Barrels
300 liter American (80%) and French (20%) oak barrels, 30% new, 35% second fill and 35% third fill. |
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Duration
in Wood
12 months, no racking. |
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When
Bottled
July 2004, from selected barrels, with course filtration prior to bottling and no cold stabilization. |
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Maturation
Potential
10 years or more. |
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Wine
Analysis
Alc: 14%
T.A: 5.8 g/l
p.H.: 3.8
R.S.: 2.0 g/l |
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Position
in Vineyards
Predominantly west-sloping for the extra warmth. |
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Type
of Soil
Vineyards are on medium to poor soil to maintain low production levels, high flavour concentration and body. |
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Average
Age of Vines
15 years. |
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Viticulture
Practice
Trellised, no irrigation, ‘vendange vert’ for lower yields and smaller berries. |
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Yield
per Hectare
3 tons. |
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Time
of Harvest
Middle to end February 2003. |
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