Saam Mountain Paarl Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 75cl (Screwcap)

6 x Bottle (75cl)

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Colour
Red
Vintage
2010
Producer
SAAM
Country
SOUTH AFRICA
Region
WESTERN CAPE
Alcohol
14%
Product code
13SAAM4B2010
Availability
In Stock
Grape Variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

A deep purple Cabernet, with a black berry and plum nose. The intensity of the fruit is carried onto the palate where it fills the mouth with juicy tannins, ripe, dark, fruit and hints of vanilla. The aftertaste is long and fruity.

Vinification Details.

Skins and juice are fermented together and mixed four times per day to ensure maximum colour and flavour are extracted. Pressing of the skins will start when the tannin/fruit balance is optimal. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks on different dosages of French oak staves. On completion the wine is racked, sulphured and the same staves added again. In total the wine spends 6 months on oak staves.

Producer Information

SAAM is Afrikaans for 'together'. The name captures the true essence of the team and their attitude towards viticulture at Eensaamheid Farm. Located at the foot of Perdeberg Mountain range, SAAM Mountain Vineyards is a new South African venture that unites winemaking and farming. The area is known locally as the Mountain of Horses after the wild mountain zebra, the Quagga, used to roam there. SAAM Mountain Vineyards forms under a group of 40 South African wine growers, spanning the premium growing areas from Paarl to the Durbanville Hills. The vineyards produce, on average, less than 7 tonnes per hectare - around half the average yields of other wineries of this scale, ensuring that quality of fruit and intensity of flavour is naturally at the heart of SAAM Mountain's wines.

Regional info.

Eensaamheid, the home of SAAM Mountain Vineyards is located at the foot of Perdeberg Mountain in the heart of Paarl. The area is known locally as the Mountain of Horses after the wild mountain zebra, the Quagga, which used to roam there. The vineyards span the premium growing areas from Paarl to the Durbanville Hills.

More information

ageing potential

Drink now to 2012

organic

vegans

Yes

climate

Moderate sunny days with cool nights and sea breezes from both Atlantic and Indian Oceans in the afternoon.

residual sugar

3.5g/l

vegetarians

Yes

food match

Curry goes very well with this wine, otherwise try with any red meat or game.

soil

Malmesbury shale

wine ph

3.71

makers name

Albertus Louw

total acidity

5.6g/l