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De Krans Vintage Reserve Port 2002

The wine shows a vibrant plum colour, with dense aromas of prune, spice and tobacco. A fleshy, chewy mouthful of flavours, showing tannic grip, concentrated red fruit nuances, and a firm structure ensuring considerable longevity.

variety : Tinta Barocca [ 50% Tinta Barocca, 37% Touriga Nacional, 10% Souzao, 3% Tinta Roriz ]
winery : De Krans Wines
winemaker : Boets & Stroebel Nel
wine of origin : Klein Karoo
analysis : alc : 19.79 % vol  rs : 88.0 g/l  pH : 3.84  ta : 5.1 g/l  va : 0.31 g/l  so2 : 115 mg/l  fso2 : 21 mg/l  
type : Fortified  style : Sweet  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Champion Vintage Port: SA Young Wine Show 2002
Champion Wine: Klein Karoo Young Wine Show 2002
Winner : Peter Schulz Port Trophy 2004
Double Gold: Veritas 2004
Winemaker's Choice Awards 2005 - Highly Regarded
in the vineyard : Tinta Barocca vineyards established 28 years ago. All vineyards planted on poor, well-drained soils.
about the harvest: Picked at 26º Balling.
in the cellar : Fortified at 10,5º Balling with unmatured brandy spirit. 16 months in 4000 liter vats.
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