Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2009

GRAPE VARIETIES

Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet franc


WINE ANALYSIS

Alc / Vol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.8g/l
pH: 3.8
Residual sugar: 2.5g/l
Extract: 38g/l


FOOD MATCHES

Don't limit yourself when finding matches for this classically styled, elegant red - think beyond the traditional red meats and game; for vegetarian like ratatouille or try the bolder flavoured fishes.

COLOUR

Deeply coloured intensity that is synonymous with wines of the Morgenster vineyards

NOSE

Ripe, sexy, expressive nose that gets one off to an excellent start; light toasted tobacco, liquorice, spice, herbs and minerals

PALATE

The flavour profile os on par with the complexity of the aromatics. One feels seduced by this modern wine's elegance and balance rather than sheer power. The fruit is sweet and sext, while the finish is long and consistent. the wine will reward cellaring with a marked evolution

Awards

Platter Guide: 4½ stars
Wine Magazine April 2008: 3 stars
Decanter Magazine May 2008: Bronze award