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Kanu Rosé 2008

A brilliant, lively, clear wine, the colour of freshly cut watermelon. Something to excite one's senses! A rather complex nose comprising; pink grapefruit, peppery nasturtium and hints of strawberry jam. A full palate of pomegranate and pink grapefruit with a hint of spiciness in the aftertaste.

Serve well chilled. An excellent aperitif or picnic wine. Serve with fresh, seared tuna steaks; veal limone; poached salmon; asparagus quiche; cold crayfish salad; vegetable spring rolls dipped in soy sauce. Ideal with sushi and other Japanese delights.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Kanu Wines
winemaker : Richard Kershaw
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13 % vol  rs : 8.02 g/l  pH : 3.22  ta : 5.91 g/l  so2 : 103 mg/l  fso2 : 30 mg/l  
type : Rose  body : Full  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Up to 3 years.

in the vineyard : Area: Polkadraai Hills
Soil Type: Clay with granite and gravel
Age of vines: 9 Years
Trellising: Vertical shoot position
Vine Density: 3200 vines/ha
Yield: 9 tonnes/ha
Irrigation: Yes, drip

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested by hand in the early morning to ensure coolness.
Picking date: Throughout March 2008
Grape Sugar: Various
Acidity: Various
pH at harvest: Various

in the cellar : The grapes were crushed and the juice was drawn off the skins within 3 hours after the crushing. After allowing the juice to settle overnight it was inoculated with a select yeast culture to initiate cool fermentation. Limited lees contact were allowed. Once fermented, the wine was fined and lightly filtered prior to being bottled.

Fermentation temperature: Cool fermentation at 14° - 15° C
Wood ageing: None

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