Old Bush Vine Cinsaut 2021

An irresistible, well balanced red wine, with a bright ruby red colour and sour cherries, strawberries and a hint of oak on the nose. Flavours of red pepper, spice, raspberries and a hint of sweet vanilla, followed by a nice fresh acidity on the pallet. Grape tannins very well supported by the oak tannins. The wine finishes with a long aftertaste.

Terroir Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines Vineyard 38 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation Yield 4-6 t/ha Balling at Harvest 23- 24°B

Deep Hutton soils with koffieklip, dominate the sites selected for these vines

Vineyard type: 38 years old Bush Vine, no irrigation Yield: 4-6 t/ha Balling at Harvest: 23- 24°B

Crush and destalk into small open fermenters. Cold soak for two days before fermentation started. 14 days fermentation at 20-24°C, Free run and Press wine kept separate

Barrel maturation in 100% French Oak (1st fill, 2nd and 3rd) for 15 months. Only the best 7 barrels were selected for the blend.