The Gypsy 2012

The character is somewhat 'wild' a little brambly with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, dark spices, with vanilla scents and a distinct, concentrated red-fruit focus. Great for laying down and keeping for at least ten years but already rewarding if allowed to breathe in a decanter.

Deliciously matched with risotto, sensuously truffled pasta. Ideal for flavoursome grills, lamb and beef.

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variety : Grenache [ 53% Grenache, 41% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre ]

winery : Ken Forrester Wines

winemaker : Ken Forrester

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.62 ta : 5.7 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

The Gypsy 2012

2017 SAWi Wards - Platinum
Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition - Gold (93pints)
National Wine Challenge/Top 100 SA Wines 2016 - Double Platinum
Winemag.co.za Laurium Capital Signature Red Blend Report - 91 points

The Gypsy 2010

International Wine and Spirit Competion 2014 - Silver
Top 100 SA Wine Award 2013
Tim Atkin MW - 92 points
Platter 2014 – 4½ stars

The Gypsy 2009

Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar – 91(±) points
Int Wine Review – 91 points
Platter 2013 – 5 stars
IWSC 2012 - Silver
Wine Spectator - 92 points
Wine Enthusiast – 92 points

The Gypsy 2008

Platter 2012 – 4½ Stars
Wine Advocate Review - 90 points
Wine Spectator - 91 points
Wine Enthusiast – 90 points

The Gypsy 2007

Robert Parker – 93 points
Florida International Wine Challenge (FIWC) – Silver
IWSC 2011 - Gold

The Gypsy 2006

Wine Spectator 93 Points

The Gypsy 2005

Best in class (IWSC)

The Gypsy 2004

Wine Spectator - 90 points

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in the vineyard : Region: Western Cape
Soils: Grenache from decomposed granite at 450m Shiraz from ancient gravels onto clay

about the harvest: A hand-picked selection of the first ripest fruit.
Yields: 2 - 3 tons/ha Grenache - planted 1959 6 tons/ha from Syrah - planted 1999

in the cellar : Cool soaked prior to fermentation, then taken to new French oak barrels for 12 months. At this point a further selection takes place before blending and the final blend goes back to new barrels to marry and harmonise over the following 12 months. After almost 2 years languishing in a cool cellar the Gypsy is stable with the oak and intense fruit totally harmonised. A very concentrated, focussed blend, with layers of deep fruit.

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