BADSBERG CAPE VINTAGE

CURRENT VINTAGE: 2017

TASTING NOTES
Colour: Deep ruby.
Nose: Berry and stewed fruit.
Palate: A full bodied wine with excellent balance. Rich fruitcake flavours.

BLEND INFORMATION
44% Shiraz, 10% Tinta Barocca, 11% Ruby Cabernet, 14% Souzao, 21% Touriga Nacional

IN THE VINEYARD
Climate: Mediterranean
Rainfall: 850mm Average per year
Soil: Rock
Trellis system: Extended Perold Irrigation: Drip

ABOUT THE HARVEST
Harvested at the end of March at 27º Balling.

IN THE CELLAR
Contact on the skin for 3 days. Fermented for ± 2 days. Wood matured in French oak for 36 months fortified with 5-year brandy spiritus.
Filtration and bottling.

FOOD SUGGESTIONS
-Karoo Lamb Potjie
-Venison Pies
-Lasagna
-Cheese
-Desserts

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol – 16.65 %vol
pH – 3.62
RS – 116.0 g/l
Total Acid – 5.7 g/l
Wine of Origin- Breedekloof

CHARACTERISTICS
Type – Fortified Red
Style – Sweet
Body – Full
Taste – Fruity

PRODUCTION TEAM
Willie Burger, Henri Swiegers, Jaco Booysen