Kaapzicht Bin 3 2011

Name: Kaapzicht Bin 3 2011
Brand: Kaapzicht
SKU: 35132

Interesting herbaceous profile, showing earthy, crushed leaf components and even agave, but without any green, bitter elements. The palate is broad, with red fruited accessibility, and the property’s signature structure and firm tannins. Medium bodied.

Serve with your favourite pizza / pasta.

variety : Merlot [ 65% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Pinotage, 3% Malbec ]

winery : Kaapzicht Wine Estate

winemaker : Danie Steytler

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.47 % vol rs : 4.4 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 6.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Drink now to enjoy the fresh fruit or keep for 2 – 3 years for the development of secondary characteristics.

in the vineyard : 12 and 13 year old trellised vines on R 110 rootstock were planted in weathered granite type soil. Yield of 7-8 tons per hectare.

about the harvest: Yield of 7 - 8 tons per hectare.

in the cellar : Grapes were destalked and fermented with NT 50 yeast in stainless steel red wine tanks. Pump overs were done each day. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in French oak for 23 months.

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