Lady May 2011

Glenelly, teknisk ark/fact sheet (glenellyestate.com – linket fra glenellyestate.com, hentet 2026-10-18): 2011 Glenelly Lady May; 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot; alkohol 14.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Fact sheet: L A D Y M AY 2011 L A DY M AY I S G L E N E L LY ’ S F L A G S H I P E S TAT E W I N E . 2 0 1 1 L A DY M AY A P T LY S H OW S M O R E O F I T S F E M I N I N E S I D E C O M PA R E D T O T H E B R O O D I N G 2010. A SHADE LIGHTER IN COLOUR, THE NOSE IS MORE OPEN WITH RED R AT H E R T H A N B L A C K F R U I T S . T E A L E A F, R OA S T B E E F A N D T H Y M E N O T E S C O N T R A S T T H E I N T E N S E R A S P B E R R I E S M É L A N G E . T H E PA L AT E O F F E R S N O L E S S C H A R A C T E R , W I T H P OW E R F U L C H E W Y TA N N I N S A N D A S I L K Y S AVO U RY F I N I S H . S E A M L E S S OA K G I V E S A H I N T O F S P I C E , A N D S U P P O R T F O R T H E M E D I U M T O F U L L - B O DY. T H I S I M P R E S S I V E 2 0 1 1 W I L L B E R E A DY SOONER THAN THE 2010, BUT WILL ALSO AGE WELL FOR A DECADE. W E AT H E R C O N D I T I O N S – Simonsberg, Stellenbosch Cool Winter ensured a good bud burst, it was 9 days early. Cool conditions during berry set lead to loose bunches. Berry size was smaller than other years. December was characterized by warm and dry climate Good analysis was achieved, especially pH. Good wine quality.  WINEMAKING The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. The fermentation was done by natural yeast with a mixture of rack and returns and open pump overs. We did post fermentation skin contact during 2-3 weeks and pressed gently. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels. The wine stayed on the lees for a long period of time before racking. Racked on average every 4 months. Matured during 24 months in new French oak barrels. During the aging, the wine POINTS & AWARDS is clarified with natural egg whites and bottled later. G R A P E VA R I E T I E S 95/100 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot Tim Atkin MW, 2014 90/100 P R O D U C T I O N Wine Spectator, 2014 6,800 cases - 40800 bottles 90/100 ANALYSIS Wine & Spirits Magazine, Alcohol: 14,5% Vol. February 2015 Issue pH: 3,65 Total Acidity: 5,7 g/L Residual Sugar: 1,3 g/L