Details
Rich, dark colour, with tones of ruby red for this Cape blend. Smokey, char notes, warm fruitiness and citrus flavours on the nose.Very forthcoming dark fruit and cedar oak aromas on the nose. Spicy and rich on a bold palate. Good grip and big tannin. Plum pudding warmth with some medicinal notes. Pinotage exuberance play hide and seek in this ‘Cape’ marriage. A good structured wine with great complexity and balance.
In the Cellar
4 days on the skins at 27° C in open fermenters. After malolactic fermentation the wine aged in 30% new and 70% 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels for 18months.
Delicious upon release, this wine will continue to develop in the bottle for up to 10 years if carefully cellared.
Additional Information
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| John Platter Ratings | No |
| Winery / Producer | Beyerskloof |
| Winemaker | Beyers Truter |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Maturity | Ready, but will improve |
| Grape Variety | Cape Blend |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.7 |
| Acidity | 6.1 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 1.6 g/l |
