Cloof Kalumpie & Co 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot
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Kalumpie & Co 2005
This wine was made by Frederick “Bolle” Kalumpie and his team of cellar assistants. Bolle was raised on Cloof, and his family has lived here since 1945, with their employment prospects limited to farm labour.The agricultural focus has shifted over the years to become wine-focused, ownership has changed several times, and the Kalumpie family is — finally — in a management
Origin: Darling
Origin: Darling
Varietal: 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Shiraz, 20% Merlot
Vintage: 2005
Tasting note:
Kalumpie is made only in the pursuit of pleasure. We invite wine lovers to succumb to the hedonistic allure of gorgeously sensuous Cabernet Sauvignon entwined with Shiraz and Merot and the spiced vanilla of French Oak. A wine with curves where others don't have places. Uninhibitedly richer, juicier, softer and smoother........and proud of it. Packed with spicy dark berry fruit, loose yourself in this bottle as it enchants you with it's magic.
Kalumpie is made only in the pursuit of pleasure. We invite wine lovers to succumb to the hedonistic allure of gorgeously sensuous Cabernet Sauvignon entwined with Shiraz and Merot and the spiced vanilla of French Oak. A wine with curves where others don't have places. Uninhibitedly richer, juicier, softer and smoother........and proud of it. Packed with spicy dark berry fruit, loose yourself in this bottle as it enchants you with it's magic.
VINEYARD INFORMATION
Age of Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon 1992, Shiraz 1999, Merlot 1998
Trellising: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot bush vines, Shiraz trellised
Irrigation: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot dry land, Shiraz drip irrigation
Soil: Decomposed granite & oakleaf
Position: East facing slopes
CELLAR INFORMATION
Harvest date: Cabernet Sauvignon February 11 ; Shiraz February 22 ; Merlot January 20
Harvest Sugar: Cabernet Sauvignon 24.5ºB, Shiraz 25.5ºB, Merlot 24ºB
Yield: Cabernet Sauvignon 5.5 Ton/Ha, Shiraz 8 Ton/Ha, Merlot 2.5 Ton/Ha
Fermentation:
Cabernet Sauvignon direct inoculation with yeast and warm
fermentation at 30ºC for 8 days and macerated for a further 8 days
before being pressed. The Shiraz had 2 days of cold soak before
inoculation with yeast and fermented for 5 days at 32ºC and
macerated for a further 10 days before being pressed. Merlot had 4
days of cold soak before inoculation and fermented for a further 10
days before pressing.
Cabernet Sauvignon direct inoculation with yeast and warm
fermentation at 30ºC for 8 days and macerated for a further 8 days
before being pressed. The Shiraz had 2 days of cold soak before
inoculation with yeast and fermented for 5 days at 32ºC and
macerated for a further 10 days before being pressed. Merlot had 4
days of cold soak before inoculation and fermented for a further 10
days before pressing.
Maturation:
After malolactic fermentation in tanks, all 3 components were blended
and transferred to barrels for 15 months of maturation, 25% new
French Oak
and transferred to barrels for 15 months of maturation, 25% new
French Oak
Bottling date: 2006 08 31
Alc: 14.74%
RS: 4.4g/l
Extr: 35.9g/l
pH: 3.55
TA: 5.9g/l
