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De Krans Vintage Reserve Port 1997

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 [ 90% Tinta Barocca, 10% Touriga Nacional, Souzao, Tinta Roriz ]
winery : De Krans Wines
winemaker : Boets & Stroebel Nel
wine of origin : Klein Karoo
analysis : alc : 19.20 % vol  rs : 88.0 g/l  ta : 5.40 g/l  
type : Fortified  style : Sweet  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
Winner Peter Schulz Port Challenge (June ’99)
4 Stars in Wine (July ’99)
Voted Top Port of 1999 in One Hundred Wines by A. Mullins,D. Swingler
Gold: S.A. Young Wine Show 1997
Overall Champion Wine at Klein Karoo Young Wine Show 1997
Veritas 1999: Double Gold Medal
5 Stars in 2000 John Platter Wine Guide
in the vineyard : Tinta Barocca vineyards established 24 years ago. All vineyards planted on poor, well-drained soils.
about the harvest: Picked at 25.8º Balling.
in the cellar : Fortified at 10,0ºBalling with unmatured brandy spirit. 16 months: 50 % 4 500 l Vats 50 % in 500 l barrels.
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