Mischa Estate - Cerno 2007

Vintage : 2007 Harvest detail : Despite the heatwave at the start of the harvest, the nights remained relatively cool and most vineyards were properly buffered by sufficient available water and optimal canopies. As a result of the heat most cultivars ripened much earlier than last year, with excellent colour and concentrated fruit. Moderate temperatures with a few warm days and hardly any rain during the latter part of ripening ensured excellent, slow ripening conditions and phenolic ripeness. Full ripeness in late cultivars was achieved at lower sugars than usual. The cool spring and summer temperatures were very conducive to the production of top quality grapes. Colour : Very young and vibrant with a pleasing ruby hue Nose : Plum with a hint of raspberry and inviting olive and mocha as well as coffee and chocolate aromas make up this complex nose. Palate : Juicy luscious red fruit flavors with soft smooth tannins are the initial impressions but chocolate and coffee add to the taste of this wine. Alcohol : 13.5% Package : 6 x 750ml