Ken Forrester Three Halves 2013

Mourvèdre (earthy) with a splash of Grenache (fruity) here and a dash of Shiraz (spicy) there was blended 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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variety : Mourvedre [ 57% Mourvedre, 32% Shiraz, 11% Grenache ]

winery : Ken Forrester Wines

winemaker : Ken Forrester

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.39 ta : 5.7 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Three Halves 2013
Platter’s 2018 – 4½ stars
Three Halves 2011
Platter’s 2015 – 4½ stars
Tim Atkin MW 2017 – 89 points
Three Halves 2009
Platter’s 2014 – 5 stars

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.

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

Region: Western Cape
Soil: Duplex soils, fine sandy loam on a clay
base
Locality: South-south-west

about the harvest: A hand-picked selection of the first ripest fruit.
Yield: 6-8 tons per hectare

in the cellar : Taken to the cellar and cool soaked prior to fermentation, then taken to 2nd fill French oak barrels for 18 months.

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