Cape Blend

CAPE BLEND

The significant amount of Pinotage
coupled with the estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon
marries into a union of old and new
world bliss. Subdued spiciness and ripe
plum flavours dominate.

VINTAGE: 2018

ORIGIN: Robertson

VARIETY: 56% Pinotage, 22% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc

SOIL TYPE: Red Clay Karoo Soil

VINIFICATION
The grapes were harvested at 25° balling
and crushed into the main tank.
Fermentation took place at 28°C. The grapes
were pressed at 5° balling and MLF took
place in the the tank after which it was
pumped into barrels.

MATURATION: 2nd fill American and French Oak for 12 months.

ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.5 %
R.S: 3.4 g/l
pH: 3.41
TA: 6.0 g/l

FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Lamb and Aubergine burger with caramelized red onion