MORGENSTER 2001
Only the 2nd vintage under the flagship label; the composition
begins in the vineyard when the vines are pruned to determine the shoot
positioning and number of bunches for the following year; in particular
from lower lying Cabernet vineyards where the reflection of sunlight from
the rocky surface plays an extremely important role in the concentration
of the fruit. Vineyard selection is extended to a final selection of
individual barrels before blending is done.
The Morgenster Estate blend reflects the individuality of our
terroir, a specific style which is dictated by varietals, but more
importantly by the concentration of flavours found in this particular
vintage. In the true style of Morgenster this is a wine of supreme
elegance; it's not a showy wine. The further cellaring potential on our
2001 is expressed in the elegance and balance between the various
compositions' varietal and chemical substances.
VINEYARD
REGION |
Stellenbosch
Helderberg ward |
VINTAGE
CONDITIONS |
The 3rd consecutive hot vintage that emphasised
the importance of being patient to gain optimum ripeness |
GRAPE
VARIETIES |
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet franc
Merlot |
| MATURATION |
100% of the individual cultivars were matured
for 16 months in 300l barrels; racked twice, 32% new; 38% second fill
and 30% third fill |
WINE
ANALYSIS |
| Alc / Vol: |
14.5% |
| Acidity: |
5.6g/l |
| pH: |
3.55 |
| Residual sugar: |
<3.55 g/l |
| Extract: |
32.6 g/l |
|
FOOD
MATCHES |
Bold flavour-filled pasta, slow over roast Duck,
most red meat dishes and especially good with ripe Goat's milk Brie |
Winemaker comments by
Marius Lategan |
| COLOUR |
Dense, rich, plum red |
| NOSE |
On the intro, the presence of blackberries, pepper and
spice show the slight dominance of the Cabernets. |
| PALLATE |
The dense, complex mouth feel identifies elegant balance
between the classic oak tannins and equality between fresh ripe
berry flavours and ripe integrated varietal tannins. |
Awards
|
| Platter Guide: |
4 Stars |
| Wine Magazine: |
Michael Fridjhon Top 10
Calyon Trophy: top 5 |
| Steve Tanzer Intl Wine Cellar: |
91+ points |
| Robert Parker The Advocate: |
88 points |
| Grape Magazine: |
4½ stars |
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