Kanu Rockwood Red 2007

Name: Kanu Rockwood Red 2007
Brand: Kanu
SKU: 17842

A nose of dark chocolate and raspberry, complimented by the peppery, nutmeg and cinnamon notes of the Shiraz component. Soft, velvety tannins with lively fruit that ends in a long dry finish.

Serve at 21° C. An everyday social red to be enjoyed on its own or with coarse country pâteés, and game terrine. Serve slightly cooled in summer with cold ham and salads.

variety : Shiraz [ 63% Shiraz, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc and Malbec ]

winery : Kanu Wines

winemaker : Johan Grimbeek

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.58 % vol rs : 9.3 g/l pH : 3.47 ta : 5.9 g/l va : 0.47 g/l so2 : 67 mg/l fso2 : 9 mg/l

type : Red style : Off Dry body : Medium

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

John Platter Awards - 3 stars
SA Wine Magazine - 3 stars

ageing : Kanu Rockwood drinks well now, but will benefit from two to three years’ bottle maturation.

in the vineyard : Trellising: Vertical Shoot Positioning
Irrigation: Yes, drip irrigation

about the harvest: Picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes were soaked to extract colour and allow partial natural fermentation to begin.

in the cellar : The grapes were soaked to extract colour and allow partial natural fermentation to begin. Later a cultured yeast was added to ensure a complete fermentation. Gentle pump-overs, followed by an early pressing, captured the essential aromatic fruity notes and soften tannins. With the aid of a gravity flow cellar, there was minimal pumping. Once in the tank, French Oak shaves were used to add complexity and micro oxygenation was adopted to soften tannins and make for a more approachable, delicious style.

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