De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2009/10

Name: De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2009/10
Brand: De Krans
SKU: 31708

The wine shows a vibrant plum colour, with dense aromas of prune, spice and tobacco. A fleshy, chewy mouthful of flavours, showing tannic grip, concentrated red fruit nuances, and a firm structure ensuring considerable longevity.

variety : Tinta Barocca [ 60% Touriga Nacional, 35% Tinta Barocca, 5% Souzao ]

winery : De Krans Wines

winemaker : Boets & Stroebel Nel

wine of origin : Calitzdorp

analysis : alc : 19.0 % vol rs : 92.0 g/l ta : 5.0 g/l

type : Fortified style : Sweet taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

Platter Wine Guide 2011: 5 stars
Wine Magazine, June 2010: 4½ stars
Top 100 SA Wines: 2011
Champion Wine at Southern Cape Bottled Wine Show 2010
Gold medal at Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2010
Classic Wine Top 6
Novare SA Terroir Wine Award: 2012: Top Port
CAPPA Port Challenge 2012 : Gold

in the vineyard : Tinta Barocca vineyards established 29 years ago. All vineyards planted on poor, well-drained soils.

about the harvest: Picked at 26.0° Balling.

in the cellar : Fortified at 10,5º Balling with unmatured brandy spirit. 20 months in 4000 litre vats.

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