ARBORETUM

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IN THE VINEYARD
Organically farmed
Wine of Origin : Stellenbosch
Situation : North-Northwest row orientation, high density vineyard blocks of 5,600—10,100 vines per hectare
Altitude : 200 m
Soils : Predominantly decomposed granite, with pockets of shale and sandstone-derived soils
Age of vines : Planted in 2009 and 2010
Trellising : Vertical shoot positioning
Pruning : Cordon
Irrigation : Drip

IN THE CELLAR
The hand harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented in open top fermentation tanks, with punch downs performed twice daily. The wine was gently pressed and racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. It was aged for 11 months in 300L French oak barrels (10% new, the balance 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill).

TASTING NOTES
Arboretum is crafted from the fruit of the organically farmed estate vineyards in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. It is a blend of the best barrels the vintage gives the winemaker. This rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-style blend displays lovely blackberry, black cherry, and tobacco notes on the nose. On the palate, it boasts a core of opulent plum and cassis fruit, with firm tannins providing great texture and structure.

Cabernet Sauvignon 49% Merlot 28% Cabernet Franc 17% Petit Verdot 6%

ACCOLADES
Tim Atkin MW : 92 points
Jancis Robinson : 16.5 points

Alc : 14.5% | TA : 5.4 g/l | RS : 2.7 g/l | pH : 3.64

Vegan friendly
Production : 4630 bottles

IN THE VINEYARD
Organically farmed
Wine of Origin : Stellenbosch
Situation : North-Northwest row orientation, high density vineyard blocks of 5,600—10,100 vines per hectare
Altitude : 200 m
Soils : Predominantly decomposed granite, with pockets of shale and sandstone-derived soils
Age of vines : Planted in 2009 and 2010
Trellising : Vertical shoot positioning
Pruning : Cordon
Irrigation : Drip

IN THE CELLAR
The hand harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented in open top fermentation tanks, with punch downs performed twice daily. The wine was gently pressed and racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. It was aged for 11 months in 300L French oak barrels (10% new, the balance 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill).

TASTING NOTES
Arboretum is crafted from the fruit of the organically farmed estate vineyards in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. It is a blend of the best barrels the vintage gives the winemaker. This rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-style blend displays lovely blackberry, black cherry, and tobacco notes on the nose. On the palate, it boasts a core of opulent plum and cassis fruit, with firm tannins providing great texture and structure.

Cabernet Sauvignon 53% Cabernet Franc 23% Merlot 21% Petit Verdot 3%

ACCOLADES
Winemag.co.za : 94 points
Tim Atkin MW : 91 points

Alc : 14.5% | TA : 5.7 g/l | RS : 3.1 g/l | pH : 3.61

Vegan friendly
Production : 12050 bottles