Kanu Rockwood Red 2008

Name: Kanu Rockwood Red 2008
Brand: Kanu
SKU: 31435

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.

An everyday social red to be enjoyed on it's own or with slow roasted Oxtail. Serve slightly cooled in summer with mezze platters and salads.

variety : Shiraz [ 38% Shiraz, 27% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec ]

winery : Kanu Wines

winemaker : Johan Grimbeek

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.92 % vol rs : 13.92 g/l pH : 3.60 ta : 5.2 g/l va : 0062 g/l so2 : 87 mg/l fso2 : 10 mg/l

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

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

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

ageing : Drinking well now, but will benefit from two to three years' bottle maturation.

about the harvest: Date of Harvest: End of March
Type of Harvest: Hand harvest

in the cellar : Picked at optimal ripeness, 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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