Mischa Wine Information
Mischa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Winemaker's comments
Deep dark berry perfume nose touched by cedar and leather, which follows seamlessly onto the intensely fruited palate layered with long chocolaty tannins.
Awards
- Swiss Airlines - Bronze (2005)
- John Platter - 4½ Stars (2006)
- Michelangelo - Silver (2006)
- Wine Enthusiast - Editor's Choice (2007)
- John Platter - 4 ½ Stars (2007)
- Sante Classic Wine Trophy - Silver (2006)
- Michelangelo Awards - Silver (2007)
- Veritas - Bronze (2005)
- Swiss Airlines - Bronze (2007)
- Veritas - Bronze (2007)
| Wine Making Information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alc. (%) | R/S (g/l) | VA (g/l) | TA (g/l) | F.SO2 (mg/l) | T.SO2 (mg/l) | pH |
| 13.5 | 3.3 | 0.73 | 6.7 | 33 | 63 | 3.3 |
| Viticultural Information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivar | Cabernet Sauvignon | |||||
| Soil type | Cartref | |||||
| Method of trellising | Two-wire trellis, the first wire 60cm above the ground. | |||||
| Method of pruning | Cordon trained, with 2 bud spurs. | |||||
| Sugar level at harvest | 24 balling | |||||
| Yield per hectare | 5 tons per hectare | |||||
| Irrigation regime | Selective, supplementary irrigation to sustain the vine at an optimal level. | |||||
| Climatic conditions | Warm, even heat throughout the ripening season, ensuring full ripeness. | |||||
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