Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon 2017

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

As the wine wakes up in the glass, every component in this Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah driven blend takes a bow. Dark fruit is embraced withspice and hints of marzipan. Violets and blueberries persist, well-balanced and rewarding.

Technical Analysis
alc	14.32
rs	3.4
pH	3.55
ta	5.7
Wine Information
Accolades
Brand Group	Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection
Other
Winemaker	Johann Fourie
Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon
BlendPercent	Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
FoodSuggest	Blending is an art, showcasing where it from while carefully blended so that each component shows better together than on its own. Serving temperature: 14 - 16 C BBQ, smoky espetadas, lasagne, bobotie and duck rice
Ageing	Cellaring potential: Already approachable, the wine can be cellared for 3 - 5 years.
Cellar	Sorted by hand in the cellar, each cultivar was vinified separately to enhance each varietals intrinsic quality before blending. The juice was inoculated with selected yeast strains. Alcoholic fermentation lasted about six days. Gentle pump overs encouraged gentle flavour and colour extraction. Pressed and settled, the wine was transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation to encourage a smooth and delicious result. Oak maturation: 18 months, 25% new French oak. Production: 18 barrels
Vineyard	Soil: Clay, quarts and shales
Style
body	Full
style	Dry
type	Red
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle