Baron Edmond 2007
An Overview
Powerful, dense structure with aromas of blackberry, black pepper, coriander and roasted coffee bean.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Powerful, dense structure with aromas of blackberry, black pepper, coriander and roasted coffee bean. Lively and complex with velvety tannins and a lingering aftertaste.
Viticulture
Cultivar: Cabernet Sauvignon 53%, Merlot 38%, Cabernet Franc 9%
Appellation: Wine of Origin Western Cape
Age ofVines: 8 to 23 years
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Food Pairing
Recommended with fillet of mature beef or slow cooked shoulder of lamb.
Harvest
The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to end April 2007 with an average yield of 6 ton per hectare.
Maturation
Matured for 22 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of 10 years from vintage.
Winemaking
Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. 15% of the juice was barrel fermented to preserve the fruit flavours of the berries. 18 to 30 days skin contact resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds.
Analysis
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
Total Acidity: 5.93 g/l
pH: 3.61
