Brand Global Wine

Vintage 2009

Origin Western Cape South Africa

Cultivar(s) 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroir Warmer sites are selected to give full ripe grapes with dark colour and soft tannins. Soils from Decomposed granite. Hutton soils dominate the sites selected for this wine

Vineyard type Bush Vine, no irrigation

Yield 6 t/ha

Balling at Harvest 25 deg B

Vinification Crush and destalk, 16 days fermentation at 22 to 28 deg C

Maturation After malolactic fermentation, wine is racked into barrels for 12 months. A blend of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used

Winemakers comments:

Fruit driven Cabernet Sauvignon, with a dark intense colour. Blackcurrant, Cherry tobacco and Dark Chocolate on the nose. The wine has good concentration And soft dry tannins, complimented by well integrated wood flavours.

Brand Global Wine

Vintage 2010

Origin Western Cape South Africa

Cultivar(s) 100% Merlot

Terroir Decomposed granite, with deep red top soils. A low yield from dry land and bush vine

Vineyard type Bush Vine, no irrigation

Yield 5.5to6.5 t/ha

Balling at Harvest 24 to 25 deg.B

Vinification Crush and destalk, 12 days fermentation at 22 to 28 deg.C

Maturation After malolactic fermentation a portion (approx. 50%) of the wine is racked into barrels for 7 months while the balance is transferred into stainless tanks to which staves are added. A blend of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used

Winemakers comments:

A soft, fruity wine with delicate ripe plum and mulberry

flavours both on the nose and palate. With the subtle use of oak, this wine has a wonderfully appealing balance between fruit and wood for easy drinking.

Brand Global Wine

Vintage 2009

Origin Western Cape South Africa

Cultivar(s) 100% Shiraz

Terroir Strategically selected sites which get the warm sunny days and cooling effect of the Atlantic Ocean. Deep soils from Decomposed granite, clay rich, good drainage

Vineyard type Bush Vine, no irrigation

Yield 6 to7 t/ha

Balling at Harvest 23.5 deg.B

Vinification Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 22 to 28 deg.C

Maturation After malolactic fermentation, wine is racked into barrels and stainless steel tanks with French Oak staves for 4 months. A combination of 3rd and 4th fill barrels are used

Winemakers comments:

This wine is another example of this fine varietal with a

somewhat dry finish. A medium bodied wine displaying wild berries, and ripe plums on the nose. With a little time, it will develop into a lovely Global Wine Shiraz with opulent fruit and an integrated wood structure.

Brand Global Wine

Vintage 2009

Origin Western Cape South Africa

Cultivar(s) 100% Pinotage

Terroir Deep, decomposed granite soils, with a cooling effect in the warm afternoons from the Atlantic Ocean in close proximity.

Vineyard type Bush Vine, dry land

Yield 3 t/ha

Balling at Harvest: 25 deg.B

Vinification Crush and destalk, 10 days fermentation at 22 deg C on skin. Pressed at 5deg. B

Maturation After malolactic fermentation, wine is racked into barrels for 12 months. A blend of 3rd and 4th fill French barrels are used

Winemakers comments:

Fresh, but ripe fruit dominates this typical Global Pinotage. Stone cherries and wild black berries play on the palate for an elegant, yet juicy mouth feel and the wine finishes with soft dry tannins.

Brand Global Wine

Vintage 2010

Origin Western Cape South Africa

Cultivar(s) 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Terroir: Vineyards strategically planted on South-West facing slopes to capture cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and cold Benguela current. Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, with good drainage.

Vineyard type Bush Vine, no irrigation

Yield 5-6 t/ha

Balling at Harvest 21to 22deg.B