MORGENSTER 2006
For the second year running Morgenster has led out its flagship
Morgenster Bordeaux blend crowned with the coveted 5 star John
Platter award. The sixth vintage under this label reverts to three
Bordeaux cultivars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Merlot,
blended in almost equal proportions for the first time since the 2003
vintage.
Owner Giulio Bertrand believes in showing his wines as they
approach their prime, releasing only a portion at launch date. The
balance is evaluated and released in batches that showcase its
progression. Even with the extended post bottling time the 2006
vintage is only beginning to display its potential. It already presents a
seductive harmony of fruit and tannin and its best delights are still to
come... if you can resist it now.
VINEYARD
REGION |
Stellenbosch
Helderberg ward |
| VINTAGE CONDITIONS |
Dry weather in February resulting
in excellent, slow ripening
conditions which contributed to
good phenolic ripening. Strong
winds resulted in smaller berries,
vigorous growth and a lighter
crop, thereby favouring the
concentration of fruit flavours,
colour and extract in the wines. |
GRAPE
VARIETIES |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| MATURATION |
100% barrel maturation in 300 oak from French Coopers, for 15
months. A small percentage of
open grain oak complemented
the mainly tight grain oak
selection. |
WINE
ANALYSIS |
| Alc / Vol: |
14.5% |
| Acidity: |
5.5g/l |
| pH: |
3.75 |
| Residual sugar: |
2.3g/l |
| Extract: |
32.8g/l |
|
FOOD
MATCHES |
Most hearty red meat dishes will
complement this wine. Think lamb
shank or prime rib on the bone.
Even if you feel the urge to go
Moroccan, it won't be too much
for this wine. |
Winemaker comments |
| COLOUR |
Great depth and concentration of colour.
Deep dark hue and purple black centre. |
| NOSE |
A gorgeous perfume of sweet roasted
herbs, red and black cherries,
blackberries and spice. |
| PALATE |
This wine reveals terrific intensity with
youthful hints as well of some savory
spice and meaty aromas.
Full-bodied and opulent with more
structure than some previous vintages.
This should be at its finest in 5-8 years
and last for two decades or more. |
Awards
|
| John Platter 2010: |
5 stars |
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