Simonsig Frans Malan Reserve 2005

Name: Simonsig Frans Malan Reserve 2005
Brand: Simonsig
SKU: 20773

Intensely deep Persian colour. Explosion of sweet plum flavours intertwine with delicious black berry fruit and a touch of new leather and elegant violet flavours. The outstanding contribution of these 3 cultivars is well refined with integrated spicy vanilla oak flavours. The Frans Malan Reserve will take you on an unforgettable journey to show you what a Cape Style blend is all about.

Oxtail hot pot, Ostrich steaks,Venison and Rump steak.

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variety : Pinotage [ 59% Pinotage, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot ]

winery : Simonsig Family Vineyards

winemaker : Johan Malan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2000: Juliet Cullinan Masters Award - Cape Blends: First: Silver Medal, Veritas 2003 - Double Gold, USA Wine Spectator 2004 - 90 points, International Wine and Spirit Competition 2004 - Silver
2001: Wine of the Month Club winner - Best out of 26 entries Non Bordeaux Style Wine, Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2003 - Silver Medal, Michelangelo Wine Awards 2003 - Silver Medal, Veritas 2003 - Double Gold Winner, Wine-of-the-Month Club 2004,
1st of 12 entries, Red Blends, Not Bordeaux Style, Winner: Wine-of-the-Month Club 2005, International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005 - Gold
2002: Veritas 2004 - Silver Medal, Veritas 2005 - Gold Medal
2003: Veritas 2005 - Double Gold Medal
2004: Veritas 2007 - Gold
2005: Veritas 2007 - Gold

ageing : Will reach peak maturity 5 to 8 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : In 1991 we experimented with a Pinotage Cabernet blend for the Cape Independent Winemakers Guild, to show the public a new approach in winemaking. At that time it was in vogue to talk about what a typical South African blend is. After the success of the 1991 vintage we decided to make this blend as a limited release to the larger public. The wine was named after Frans Malan, the founder of Simonsig and the patriarch of the Malan family. The 8 vintages to date have built up an enviable track record with 3 Veritas Double Gold and 4 Gold Medals.

The very cold conditions ensured that the vines had a good rest period and bud break was very even and this augured well for a good fruitful vintage. The climatic conditions in November 2002 were ideal for bunch initiation in the buds which would bear the
2003 crop. Mild conditions with low rainfall formed buds with high fruitfulness. Pinotage delivered dark coloured wines with high levels of ripeness. Outstanding quality Merlots were produced in 2003 which resulted in high concentrated wines with deep fruit. Our Cabernet Sauvignon planting program over the last few years made a positive impact on the quality of Cabernet Sauvignon this vintage. The quality coming from these young healthy vines is exciting and it is showing a lot of promise for the future. The Frans Malan Reserve truly reflects the outstanding qualities of these three cultivars.

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