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De Krans Vintage Reserve Port 2005

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, 38% Touriga Nacional, 10% Souzao, 2% Tinta Roriz ]
winery : De Krans Wines
winemaker : Boets & Stroebel Nel
wine of origin : Calitzdorp
analysis : alc : 20.0 % vol  rs : 90.0 g/l  pH : 3.8  ta : 5.1 g/l  
type : Fortified  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
- Double Gold: Southern Cape
Bottled Wine Show 2006
- John Platter Wine Guide
2008 : 5 Stars
in the vineyard : - Tinta Barocca vineyards established 28 years ago.
- All vineyards planted on poor, well-drained soils
about the harvest: Picked at 26.0° Balling.

in the cellar : Fortified at 10.5° Balling with unmatured brandy spirit. 20 months in 4000 litre barrels.

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