De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2005

Name: De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2005
Brand: De Krans
SKU: 15948

Both varieties were picked at optimum ripeness. After a 24 hour cold- soaking, each wine was fermented separately and pressed. As soon as alcoholic fermentation was finished, the blend was made. After malo-lactic fermentation, it was matured for 10 months in 50% new and 50% first-fill French Oak barrels.

It is an 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 body : Huge

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

- 2008 Swiss Air Lines Wine Awards - Seal of Approval
- 4 Stars : John Platter 2007
- Silver medal and Best in Class:
IWSC 2007
- Second: Unusual blends:
Juliet Cullinan Awards 2006
- Silver: Southern Cape Bottled
Wine Show 2006
- Silver : Sant Classic Trophy
Wine Show 2006
- Wine Tourism News 2007: Pick
of the month
- John Platter Wine Guide 2008:
4 stars

ageing : Will improve up to 9 years.

in the vineyard : Very low yields from 11 and 7 year old vines, planted on poor clay soils.

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

in the cellar : After a 24 hour cold- soaking, each wine was fermented separately and pressed. As soon as alcoholic fermentation was finished, the blend was made. After malo-lactic fermentation, it was matured for 10 months in 50% new and 50% first-fill French Oak barrels.

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