Paul Sauer 2008

Kanonkop, fact sheet (kanonkop.co.za – linket fra kanonkop.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2008 Kanonkop Paul Sauer – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; druer: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot; alkohol 13.5%. 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: 5 tons per hectare. Vintage conditions: A cold, wet winter with a slow ripening period. Stable conditions during harvest ensured the natural preservation of acidity and flavour. This vintage produced wines with a good balance between acidity and tannins. Winemaking/maturation: Fermentation took place at 29°C over 6 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): Fyldig vin med dyb rubinrød farve. Kompleks buket af solbær, røde bær, mokka og krydderier. Blandingen giver mere end summen af delene.