2023 Heritage Blend
R 140.00
excludes shipping
“My passion for the Cape Winelands and its unique diversity found its expression in this Heritage Blend. In our constant pursuit for terroir that gives our family of wines their distinction and character, this wine met all the hallmarks I believe should be reflected in a South African red blend. Crafted from South Africa’sbest, it is my pleasure to share this wine from our family collection with you.” Hein Koegelenberg
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Variety: | 66% Shiraz, 17% Grenache Noir, 17% Cinsault |
| Characteristics: | A vibrant purple colour with deep red hues. The wine shows fragrances of spicy oak vanilla notes, with rich dark fruity flavours of plum and blackberries. Perfume nuances of lavender supported by soft oak tannins. The palate is refined and elegant, with prominent mulberry and mix spice flavours supported by well-defined tannins, leaving a lingering finish. With good ageing potential, it can be enjoyed now or kept to further develop in the bottle. Best enjoyed with steak or a hearty home-made tomato stew. |
| Vineyards: | The grapes were sourced from various areas, to create a unique and complex style of wine. The Shiraz grapes originates from the Breedekloof area, while the Grenache Noir and Cinsault grapes were sourced from Paarl. Vines are trellised, with minimal irrigation. |
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5.9 g/l
13.63%
3.44
2.8 g/l
Grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted. The varieties were harvested separately at optimal ripeness, between 23,5 and 25,5 degrees Balling. Each variety was fermented separately at between 23 and 25 degrees Celsiu. Before fermentation the grapes underwent a 24 hour cold soak. During winemaking there was minimal intervention, with regular punch-downs and pump-overs, for enhanced extraction of colour and flavour. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. The Shiraz component was matured in first-, secondand third-fill French oak barrels, and the Grenache Noir and Cinsault in older barrels. The components were kept separately for 14 - 16 months
