Hermanuspietersfontein 1855 Posmeester 2010

Bordeaux-style blend with black olive, cloves, lavender and cashews characteristics. Brick red to purple; medium bodied with smooth tannins and a generous length. Pure intensity with an open and supple consistency and a dry finish.

Enjoy with tomato-based pizza or pasta; slightly spicy food such as traditional Cape Malay bobotie springrolls; bacon and egg quiche; BBQ spare ribs.

variety : Petit Verdot [ 41% Petit Verdot, 26% Merlot, 21% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Hermanuspietersfontein

winemaker : Bartho Eksteen

wine of origin : Walker Bay

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l pH : 3.51 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

John Platter: 3 stars (2007, 2008, 2009)

ageing : Provided stored under optimum conditions, this wine will age for 5 years and beyond.

in the cellar : To commemorate the founding year of Hermanuspietersfontein, we branded our lifestyle range 1855. In itself 1855 is a significant milestone in the world of wine - the year in which Bordeaux was first classified.

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