De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2004

Name: De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2004
Brand: De Krans
SKU: 11408

John Platter Wine Guide 2008: 4 stars
This wine has a vibrant deep plum colour, with dense aromas of rich red berry fruit that supports the gentle tannin structure and long aftertaste.

It is an ideal accompaniment to ostrich fillet or Karoo lamb.

variety : Touriga Nacional [ 70% Touriga Nacional, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : De Krans Wines

winemaker : Boets & Stroebel Nel

wine of origin : Calitzdorp

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.8 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

- 4 stars: John Platter 2006
- 4 stars: Grape Magazine
- Silver medal: IWSC 2005
- Second: Unusual blends:
Juliet Cullinan Awards 2004
- Silver: Southern Cape Bottled
Wine Show 2005
- Silver: Veritas 2005
- Silver: Sant Classic Trophy
Wine Show 2005
- John Platter Wine Guide '08"
4 stars

ageing : Will mature for up to 9 years.

in the vineyard : Very low yields from 11 and 17 year old vines, planted on poor clay soil.

about the harvest: Both varieties were picked at optimum ripeness.

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