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Kanu Natural Sweet Merlot Rose NV

Tempting crushed raspberry colour offers delectable candy floss, red berries and boiled sweet aromas. On the palate, this juicy wine shows depth of flavour with vivaciousness and a lively finish.

A very accessible wine which would pair wonderfully well with grilled prawns, sushi, picnics or simply enjoyed on its own.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Kanu Wines

winemaker : Johan Grimbeek

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 12.28 % vol rs : 32.0 g/l pH : 3.23 ta : 7.2 g/l va : 0.29 g/l so2 : 117 mg/l fso2 : 29 mg/l

type : Rose body : Light wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

in the vineyard : Low yielding trellised vineyards, averaging 21 years for the Natural Sweet Merlot Rosè. The vineyards are optimally situated at one to two hundred meters above sea level in the Koelenhof area in Stellenbosch.

about the harvest: Date of Harvest: February
Type of Harvest: The grapes were hand-picked

in the cellar : After being lightly crushed the grapes were allowed skin contact for 4 hours after which the grapes were gently pressed in order to not release harsh tannins. The juice was cold fermented at 12° - 16° C in stainless steel tanks with cultured yeast specifically suited to rosè. Reductive winemaking techniques were used to ensure minimal contact with oxygen, thus preserving the fruit character. The wine underwent lees contact for 2 months for added complexity and mouth feel, after which blending took place. Bottling followed after a light fining, cold stabilisation and filtration.

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Johan Grimbeek