De Krans Vintage Reserve Port 2003

John Platter 2006 - 5 Stars
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 : 19.74 % vol rs : 82.6 g/l pH : 3.98 ta : 5.5 g/l va : 0.25 g/l so2 : 129 mg/l fso2 : 25 mg/l

type : Fortified style : Sweet body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

4 Stars : Wine Magazine June 2005
Gold: SA Young Wine Show 2003
John Platter 2006 - 5 Stars
Veritas 2005 - Silver

in the vineyard : Tinta Barocca vineyards established 28 years ago. All vineyards planted on poor, well-drained soils.

about the harvest: Picked at 26Âº Balling.

in the cellar : Fortified at 10,5Âº Balling with unmatured brandy spirit. 22 months in 4000 liter vats.