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Quoin Rock White Series Simonsberg Blend (Red) 2019

The 2019 blend presents initial aromas of black pepper, spice and red fruit. On the palate, there are red berries and oak. The wine finishes with soft velvety tannins and a hint of oak.

This wine is excellent on its own, with a rich matured cheese, or paired with hearty red meat dishes, such as beef bourguignon or tomato bredie.
variety : Blend - Red [ 56% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot ]
winery : Quoin Rock
winemaker : Jacques Maree
wine of origin : Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.46  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2023 Michelangelo Wine Awards - Double Gold 
2023 Wine and Spirit Challenge  - Gold 
Gilbert and Gaillard - Double Gold

ageing : The different wines were left to age in a variety of French oak and concrete vessels for about 22 months before they were pumped out to be blended and bottled. The Simonsberg Red Blend of 2019 was bottle-aged for two years before it was released.
in the vineyard : The granite soils are iron-rich and protect the vines from the dry and hot summers while allowing for the development of bold flavours.
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested from north-facing vineyards situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain where they are cooled down by an Atlantic breeze in the summer months.
in the cellar : Each of the cultivars was harvested and processed into different stainless-steel tanks, French oak barrels and open concrete fermenters. The grapes were then vinified separately to allow the winemaker to create an optimum blend. At first, punch downs were done four to five times per day, whereafter only gentle pump-overs were performed. The wines were left on their skins for 21 days of post-fermentation maceration before pressing took place. Finally, the wines underwent malolactic fermentation in barrels for optimal oak integration.
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Quoin Rock White Series Simonsberg Blend (Red) 2019
Blend - Red