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brat Kings River Chardonnay 05 Apr 17, 2007 8:03 AM ROBERTSON WINERY KINGS RIVER CHARDONNAY 2005 TASTING NOTES Veritas 2006 - Double Gold International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver Best in Class Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Silver Rich open aromas of fresh citrus and lime with hints of oatmeal and butterscotch. The palate is ripe pineapple and melon, complemented by full-bodied soft varietal fruit, giving a generous texture with a long full flavoured soft finish. Serving temperature 10˚ - 12˚Celsius. IN THE VINEYARD Carefully judged vineyard selection has provided a solid fruit foundation for this Chardonnay. Fruit was sourced from a premium block on the Kings River farm that is owned by the Colyn family since 1880, one of Robertson Winery’s 43 member families. The well-weathered deep Karoo soil on this farm with its generous lime content, adds an underlying richness and complexity to this unique wine. Farm: Kings River Soil type: Well weathered deep Karoo soils with generous lime content. Trellising: Four-wire Perold system Water management: Regulated drip irrigation, resulting in small, concentrated berries Row direction: North-west to south-east Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp THE HARVEST The grapes were harvested the third week of February 2005 by hand into small baskets at 24º Balling/Brix (24 Baumé) Yield: 8 tons per hectare IN THE CELLAR Fermentation: 100% Barrel fermented – 50% natural fermentation – 50% inoculated with selected yeast Barrel maturation: 8 Months in new 225-litre French barrels Bottling date: 04 November 2005 AGEING POTENTIAL 3 to 5 years. BLEND INFORMATION 100% Chardonnay ACCOLADES Veritas 2006 - Double Gold International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Silver Best in Class Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Silver (80/100) TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Winemaker Jacques Roux Alcohol 13.25 %vol pH 3.27 RS 3.7 g/l Balling 24 ° Yield 8 ton/H Appellation Breede River CHARACTERISTICS Type White Style Off Dry WOODED VINTAGES Robertson Winery Kings River Chardonnay 2005 Robertson Winery Kings River Chardonnay 2004 Robertson Winery Kings River Chardonnay 2003 Kings River Chardonnay 05
brat Phanto Ridge Pinotage 05 Apr 17, 2007 7:42 AM ROBERTSON WINERY PHANTO RIDGE PINOTAGE 2005 TASTING NOTES Rich aroma of plum and ripe banana with a lingering impression of chocolate and plum pudding. Soft, ripe tannins and well-integrated oak provide structure and a plushy textured mouth feel. Serve at 10˚ - 12˚ Celsius. IN THE VINEYARD Phanto Ridge Pinotage derives its balance and structure from the vineyard’s situation on the north-facing slope at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, with its shale soils that is rich in lime. Careful vineyard management resulted in a harvest of small, concentrated berries. The De Vries family, one of Robertson Winery’s 43 member families, has owned the farm since 1997. Composition: 100% Pinotage Farm: Phanto Ridge Soil type: Shale Trellising: Four-wire Perold system Water management: Regulated deficit irrigation resulting in small berries and concentration of flavour Row direction: North to south Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp THE HARVEST Harvest date: 1 February 2005 Harvest method: Hand-harvested in small baskets at 24,4˚ Balling/Brix Yield: 7 tons per hectare IN THE CELLAR Fermentation took place in small open fermenters at 26˚ Celsius. The cap was punched down manually every 3 hours to extract colour and flavour. Barrel maturation: 12 Months in new 225-litre barrels (80% French and 20% American oak) Bottling date: 13 December 2005 AGEING POTENTIAL Up to 7 years. BLEND INFORMATION 100% Pinotage TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Winemaker Jacques Roux Alcohol 13.91 %vol pH 3.39 RS 2.8 g/l Balling 24.4 ° Yield 7 ton/H Appellation Breede River CHARACTERISTICS Type Red Style Dry WOODED VINTAGES Robertson Winery Phanto Ridge Pinotage 2005 Phanto Ridge Pinotage 05
brat Cabernet sauv/blanc 2004 Apr 17, 2007 7:32 AM ROBERTSON WINERY PROSPECT HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 TASTING NOTES Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2007 - Silver Medal Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Silver Medal Intense aromas of blackcurrant and brambly wild fruit lead promisingly to rich flavours of ripe cassis and chocolate, as well as some earthiness. Balanced tannins and acidity ensure a well-defined structure and an elegant finish. IN THE VINEYARD The Prospect Hill vineyard is situated on a cool southeast-facing slope of the Zandvliet Mountains, at an altitude of 172 metres above sea level. This aspect exposes the vineyard to the warm morning sun and shades it in the hotter afternoons. These features combine deep, well-drained red Karoo soils with a generous lime content, to create the perfect balance for growing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. The farm has been owned by one of Robertson Winery’s 43 member families, the Bruwers, since 1956. Farm: Prospect Soil type: Deep, well-drained red Karoo soils with a high lime content Trellising: Six-wire Perold system Water management: Regulated Irrigation Row direction: East to West, protecting fruit against excess sunlight Viticulturist: Briaan Stipp THE HARVEST Hand-harvested in small baskets at 25˚ Balling/Br IN THE CELLAR Fermentation took place in small open fermenters at 26˚ Celsius. The cap was punched down manually 3 times daily to extract colour and flavour. Matured for 16 months in 225-litre French and American oak barrels (30% new Barrels, 40% second fill and 30% third fill. Bottling date: 31 July 2006 AGEING POTENTIAL 5 to 7 years BLEND INFORMATION 100% Cabernet Sauvignon FOOD SUGGESTIONS Serving temp: 12˚ - 14˚ Celsius ACCOLADES Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2007 - Silver Medal Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Silver Medal TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Winemaker Jacques Roux Alcohol 14.34 %vol pH 3.58 RS 3.5 g/l Yield 7.5 ton/H Appellation Breede River CHARACTERISTICS Type Red Style Dry Taste Fruity WOODED VINTAGES Robertson Winery Prospect Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Robertson Winery Prospect Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Robertson Winery Prospect Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Prospect Hill Cab/sauv
brat Our number one wine Apr 12, 2007 10:40 PM ROBERTSON WINERY NUMBER ONE CONSTITUTION ROAD SHIRAZ 2004 TASTING NOTES Deep rich purple colour, intense aroma of dark ripe black berry with seductive spicy fruit and black pepper characteristics. Velvety palate with supple fine-grained tannins combining well with the French oak. IN THE VINEYARD Farm: Wolfkloof, Kleinbegin & Wandsbeck Soil type: Deep Oakleaf Trellising: Five-wire Perold system Water management: Regulated deficit irrigation resulting in small berries and concentration of flavour Row direction: South-east to north-west THE HARVEST Harvesting took place from the 9 - 15 March 2004. Hand-harvested in small baskets at 25,5˚ Balling/Brix. Yield: 5 tons per hectare IN THE CELLAR Fermentation took place in small open fermenters at 28˚ Celsius. The cap was punched down manually every 4 hours to extract colour and flavour. The wine underwent 2 weeks of extended post-fermentation skin contact. Barrel maturation: 25 Months in new 225-litre barrels (French and American oak) Bottling date: mid-August 2006 AGEING POTENTIAL 7 to 10 years BLEND INFORMATION 100% Shiraz FOOD SUGGESTIONS Serving temp: 10˚ - 12˚ Celsius TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Winemaker Jacques Roux Alcohol 14.471 %vol pH 3.41 RS 3.5 g/l Yield 5.0 ton/H Appellation Breede River CHARACTERISTICS Type Red Style Dry WOODED VINTAGES Robertson Winery Number One Constitution Road Shiraz 2004 Robertson Winery Number One Constitution Road Shiraz 2003 Robertson Winery Number One Constitution Road Shiraz 2002

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