THE MITRE 2016
Label Specification
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Flagship
Simonsberg Paarl
Bordeaux Style Blend
2016
14.0 %
A1165
Fermentation & Maturation Specifications
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Lola Nicholls
Open vat
Stainless steel basket press
Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tank
Barrel matured in 225 l barrels
12 – 14 months
Actual Alcohol – 14.36 %
Residual Sugar – 1.3 g/l
Volatile acidity – 0.73 g/l
pH – 3.56
Total acidity – 5.6 g/l
F SO2 Rip – 22 mg/l
T SO2 Rip – 108 mg/L
40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Merlot
1110 l / 1480 bottles
11 October 2018
General Comments
Dark inky violet colour with hints of black, fruit with overtones of green pepper and liquorice. This wine will pair with a diverse range of dishes such as ostrich, beef, venison steaks, braaied or grilled lamb chops and mince dishes. Thick spicy sauces will accompany these foods and wine well.
Vineyard Information
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18 hectares
Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
ME04, ME07, ME02
2002 & 2003
Predominantly Clovelly, with small areas of Oakleaf and Constantia (Cv1, Cv2, Oa1, Oa2 and Ct1)
Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) as prescribed by the Wine and Spirit Board
Bernard Nicholls
Danie Kritzinger – Agrimotion
Bertus de Clerk – de Clerk Landboudienste
