1. HOME
  2. WINES
  3. Vriesenhof Kallista 2013 (Magnum)
  4. « go back

Vriesenhof Kallista 2013 (Magnum)

A shift toward approachability, with rich fruit and soft tannins. The wine shows aromas of red fruit with a hint of apricot and a smoky finish. Pepper and pencil lead fill out the mid palate.

Hearty meat stews, steak and creamy cheese (brie and camembert)
variety : Blend - Red [ Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (25%) and Malbec (4%) ]
winemaker : Nicky Claasens
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.57 % vol  rs : 2.0 g/l  pH : 3.58  ta : 5.8 g/l  va : .8 g/l  so2 : 96 mg/l  fso2 : 38 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 1500ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : 20+ years
in the cellar : The different varietals are vinified separately because of the different locations of vineyards on Vriesenhof farm. Fermentation on the skins is normally 6-8 days. The varietals are kept separate for the 1st 12months in older French oak barrels before blending.
email the winery
email this page
find our wines in :

OTHER VINTAGES

Vriesenhof Kallista 2013 (Magnum)
Blend - Red