ONDINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007
After the first mouth full of Ondine Cabernet Sauvignon the nose of tinned asparagus is absolutely prominent, but definitely not the only flavour in this wine’s bouquet. Fresh berries and especially cherries bring out the berry flavours in this wine. A dollop of a creamy ingredient like crème fraîche, seasoned with vanilla and a touch of cinnamon, served with a handful of fresh cherries will be a fabulous companion. Or serve Stonehill Blueberry or Plum olives as a savoury option with the wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon is an exciting cultivar to work with, challenging our winemaker to produce top quality wines. Produced from dry land conditions, the berries are very small, concentrated with perfect aromas and colour.
Description: A wonderful bouquet of black pepper, leather, cherries and farmyard aromas, greet the nose. Balanced by subtle vanilla, oak character and rich ripe tannins, creates a tantalising taste.
Style: Dry Red Wine
Varieties: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification: The grapes were handpicked at 24.5°B. At the cellar the grapes were first cooled down to 15°C, before allowing fermentation to start. Yeast WE 273 was used, which is a slower fermenter. Colour and tannin extraction was obtained by pumping over once daily, and by plunging down the cap, twice daily, (produces lower levels of alcohol.) Fermentation temperature was higher than normal at 26°C. After fermentation the wine was left on the skins for an extended maceration of ten days. Malolactic fermentation was allowed to develop naturally, after which the wine was aged in French oak barrels for twelve months. 42% Being new barrels from the cooperage Seguin Moreau.
Analysis: ALC: 13.76%; TA: 6.1g/l; RS: 1.9g/l; PH: 3.73
