Paul Sauer 2007

Kanonkop, fact sheet (kanonkop.co.za – linket fra kanonkop.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2007 Kanonkop Paul Sauer – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot; alkohol 14%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Soil: Decomposed Granite and Hutton clay soils. Age of vines: 20 years on average. Irrigation: Combination of dry land and supplemental irrigation. Trellising: 5 wire hedge. Yield: 4,8 tons per hectare. Vintage conditions: The preceding winter in 2006 was very wet and cold. Cooler-than-normal weather during the growing season resulted in slow, gradual ripening and a slightly delayed harvest. An excellent vintage that produced wines with exceptional ageability. Winemaking/maturation: Fermentation took place at 29°C over 5,5 days in open concrete fermenters. The cap was punched down manually every two hours. After malolactic fermentation, the wines were matured in 225-litre French Nevers oak barrels for 24 months. Producentens smagsnote (frit oversat fra fact sheet kanonkop.co.za, hentet 2026-10-19): Kompleks og fyldig med dyb rubinrød farve. Elegante tanniner med Paul Sauers klassiske profil af solbær, rød frugt, krydderi og pløjet jord. Afklaret og afbalanceret med en krydret, salt finish.