Rupert & Rothschild – Classique Designation Wine of Origin Western Cape Vineyard Size Soil type Vine varieties 51% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon. Planting density Average vine age 8 to 18 years. Vine growing conditions Pruning method Grape harvesting The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to end March with an average yield of 7 ton per hectare. Vinification Fermented in 10,000 litre stainless steel tanks with between 22 to 28 days skin contact. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels. Maturing Matured for 17 months in 225 litre French oak barrels. www.rupert-rothschildvignerons.com/
