Ashton Kelder Port 2004

Beautiful spiced rum and raisin character supports the complex brandy-like and satisfying, palate warming finish.

Ideal with chocolate tart served with cherries in red-wine syrup.

variety : Tinta Barocca [ 100% Tinta Barocca ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 17.66 % vol  rs : 87.1 g/l  pH : 3.75  ta : 4.3 g/l  
type : Fortified  style : Sweet   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Area planted: 2 ha
Age of vines: 15 Years
Rootstock: R99 & 101-14
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: 5 Wire Perold
Irrigation: Drip
Vine density: 2.7m x 1.8m
Soil: Karoo Gravel
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: End March
Type: Hand
Yield: 8 ton/ha

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