Kaapzicht Bin 3 2018

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Danie Steytler Junior

Main Variety - Merlot

Alcohol - 14.47 %vol

pH - 3.50

RS - 3 g/l

Total Acid - 6.5 g/l

Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Tasting Notes

Interesting herbaceous profile, showing earthy, crushed leaf components and even agave, but without any green, bitter elements. The palate is broad, with red fruited accessibility, and the property’s signature structure and firm tannins. Medium bodied.

Ageing Potential

3 - 6 years

Blend Information

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Food Suggestions

Serve with your favourite pizza or pasta.

In The Vineyard

Vines planted in Clovelly type soil.

About The Harvest

Yield of 5 tons per hectare.

In The Cellar

Grapes were destalked and fermented with NT 50 yeast in stainless steel red wine tanks. 4 Pump overs were done each day. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured in French oak for 23 months.

Additional Information

Style: Dry red wine

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2018	Danie Steytler Junior	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2017	Danie Steytler Junior	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2016	Danie Steytler Junior	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2015	Danie Steytler Junior	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2014	Danie Steytler Junior	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2013	Danie Steytler Junior	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2012	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2011	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2010	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2009	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2008	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2007	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2006	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2005	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2004	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2003	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2002	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2001	Danie Steytler	Merlot
Kaapzicht Bin 3 2000	Danie Steytler	Cabernet Sauvignon
Kaapzicht Bin 3 1996	Danie Steytler	Cabernet Sauvignon