| Currant
Abbey 2005 |
| Red wine |
Cultivar: Ruby Cabernet |
|
| Currant Abbey
is an anagram of Ruby Cabernet (that means you can switch the letters
to form the
word Ruby Cabernet). Ruby Cabernet is a lesser-known cultivar and was
first created by crossing Cabernet Sauvignon and Carrignan in California
USA. Its character is best described as "the wilder brother
of Cabernet Sauvignon." |
| Alcohol / 13,5
% |
Residual Sugar /8,5 g/L |
| Style: This
lively new style of red wine delivers mouth filling ripe flavours
, whilst finishing fruity with just a hint of sweetness. Black currants
and pepperdews/sweet peppers create an exciting bouquet, with elegant
subtle fruit completing the harmonius sensation of red-wine drinking
pleasure. With unusual low tannins this wine is an ideal introduction
to red wine enjoyment. |
| Vinification: This
wine was fermented in open tanks for 7 to 12 days, between 26°and
29° C. The fermentation "cap"(skins that float to the
top of the wine) was hand-plunged into the heart of the wine several
times per day while simultaneously pumping the wine over. The fermented
skins were given the gentlest of pressing in a traditional basket
press before being selectively blended with the free run wine. The
wine was bottled and labeled in October 2005. |
