Description
An irresistible, well balanced red wine, with a bright ruby red colour and sour cherries, red cherries and candy floss on the nose. The fruity palate is delicious with earthiness and flavours of white pepper followed by a fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. The wine finishes with a long aftertaste
Awards
Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
90 pts Tim Atkin
Silver Veritas
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines
Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines Vineyard type: 40 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation Yield: 4-6 t/ha Balling at Harvest: 23- 24°B
Soil Type
Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines
Viticulture
Destalk and crush into small open fermenters. Cold soak for 5 days before fermentation starts. 14 days fermentation at 20-24°C. Only the best free run wine is used Maturation: Barrel maturation in a combination of French and American oak (2nd and 3rd fill) for 22 months. Only the best barrels were selected for the blend
Vinification
Destalk and crush into small open fermenters. Cold soak for 5 days before fermentation starts. 14 days fermentation at 20-24°C. Only the best free run wine is used Maturation: Barrel maturation in a combination of French and American oak (2nd and 3rd fill) for 22 months. Only the best barrels were selected for the blend
