Three Halves 2009

With much forethought and careful tasting we are constantly on the lookout for something special and unique. Iconic winemaker Ken Forrester has set his sights firmly on producing a great Mediterranean styled blend from the finest grapes available in the Cape.

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variety : Mourvedre [ Mourvedre, Grenache, Shiraz ]

winery : Ken Forrester Wines

winemaker : Ken Forrester

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 3.40 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 5.85 g/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Three Halves 2009

Platter 2014 – 5 stars
Tim Atkins MW - 91 points

Three Halves 2007

Platter 2012 – 4 stars

in the vineyard : Grape Varieties: Mourvèdre, Grenache, Shiraz
Region: Western Cape
Soil: Duplex soils, fine sandy loam on a clay base
Aspect: south-south-west

The Cape Region is specifically defined as a Mediterranean climate. These three grapes have stood the test of time in the Rhone and show fantastic results in our ocean influenced micro climate.

about the harvest: A hand-picked selection of the first ripest fruit, taken to the cellar
Yield: 6.8t/ha

in the cellar : A hand-picked selection of the first ripest fruit, taken to the cellar and cool soaked prior to fermentation, then taken to 2nd fill French oak barrels for 18 months.

Mourvèdre (earthy) with a splash of Grenache (fruity) here and a dash of Shiraz (spicy) there was blended by Ken to create this incredible wine.

The overriding requirement being that the blend of the "three halves" has to be greater than the sum of the parts.

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