Kaapzicht Estate Red 2017

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

Inky, deep purple coloured blend offers youthful, incensed aromas of sweet perfume, wild dark berries, sweet spice and musk. The palate is lush, supple and juicy, showing bold sweet fruit, kirsch and sour cherry, nicely framed by freshness and good wood integration

Technical Analysis
alc	14.39
rs	4.1
pH	3.57
ta	6.2
Wine Information
Accolades
Brand Group	Kaapzicht
Other
Winemaker	Danie Steytler
Variety	Shiraz
BlendPercent	54% Shiraz, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, Cinsaut, Pinot Noir
FoodSuggest	Delicious on its own or as a partner to rich venison casseroles or even strong cheese. Enjouy with tapas.
Ageing	4 - 6 years
Cellar	The red cultivars were vinified separately and then blended together. NT 50 yeast was used. Pumping over was done 3 times per day in red wine tanks. The wine matured in small French oak barrels for 23 months.
Harvest	Yield of 8 tons per hectare.
Vineyard	Vines planted in weathered granite type soil. Yield of 6 t/ha.
Style
body	Medium
style	Dry
type	Red
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	1
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle