Kumkani Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Name: Kumkani Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Brand: Kumkani
SKU: 19414

Spice and fruit combined, with a hint of mint from the Cabernet. Complex, yet soft in tannin structure. Medium to full bodied wine, ripe berry and mint supported by well intergarated oak aroma with fruit layered pallet. Good finish.

This wine complements virtually any meal.

variety : Shiraz [ 60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Kumkani Wines

winemaker : Nicky Versfeld

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.42 g/l pH : 3.48 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

ageing :

3 - 5 years

in the vineyard :

Vineyard / Yield: 8 - 10 tons / ha

about the harvest: The Shiraz was harvested the last week in February and the Cabernet Sauvignon in mid-March.

in the cellar : Chosen vineyards from our growers were used for both the Shiraz (60%) and Cabernet (40%) component. Shiraz was harvested the last week in February and Cabernet in mid March and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 days. Both wines underwent malolactic fermentation in 300-litre French & American oak barrels and aged in barrels for 22 months.

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