Chamonix Troika 2017

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

The Chamonix Troika has a deep rubymulberry colour on release, with scents that recall vanilla, sweet ripe cherries, blackberries and other spices. The wine is well structured; full, round and smooth on the palate with rich fruit and berry sensations, fine harmony and length of flavour.

Technical Analysis
alc	14.27
rs	2.6
pH	3.58
ta	5.5
Wine Information
Winemaker	Neil Bruwer
Variety	Cabernet Franc
BlendPercent	49% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot
Ageing	Although impressive when young, it should reach a prime at 10 - 15 years.
Cellar	Grapes are soft crushed and fermented in a selection of stainless steel, concrete and wood fermenters for 1222 days on the skins, with frequent pumping of wine over the cap. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally during 18 months of maturation in 228ℓ French oak barrels, 45% of which are new oak. The batches are blended before bottling to capture the unique aspects of each variety and to enhance the complexity of the wine.
Harvest	At harvesting grapes undergo both bunch selection as well as manual sortation of each berry.
Style
body	Full
style	Dry
taste	Fragrant
type	Red
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	1
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle