Drostdy Hof Cape Red 1999

On the nose the wine has flavours of sweet plums and a touch of spice. On the palate it is medium to light-bodied with strawberry and plum flavours, soft and subtle tannins and a fruity finish.

variety : Shiraz [ Shiraz, Pinotage, Ruby Cabernet ]

winery : Drostdy-Hof Wines

winemaker : Frans du Toit

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 12.49 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.94 ta : 5.0 g/l

type : Red

pack : Bottle

ageing : It is easy drinking and could be enjoyed now.

in the vineyard : The grapes came from selected vineyards in the Stellenbosch, Durbanville, Helderberg, Riebeeck West and Worcester areas.

about the harvest: The grapes were picked by hand at 22 to 23ÂºBalling during February and March.

in the cellar : In the cellar the juice fermented on the skins for 5 days and the rest of the fermentation process was completed without the skins. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in second and third-fill casks for 2 months. The blend consists of 30% Shiraz, 30% Pinotage, 30% Ruby Cabernet and 10& barrel matured Cape Red from 1998.

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