Kaapzicht Kaleidoscope Red 2019

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Danie Steytler Jnr

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 13.99 %vol

pH - 3.57

RS - 5.7 g/l

Total Acid - 5.8 g/l

Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Taste - Fruity

Tasting Notes

Integrated flavours of black and red berries, tealeaves and spice invite a sip of this easy drinking blend; the gentle structure, with soft tannins supporting a core of sweet berry fruit, adds friendly drinkability; medium bodied with a well-rounded savoury finish.

Ageing Potential

Aging - 4 years

Blend Information

29% Pinotage, 25% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Shiraz, 6% Malbec

Food Suggestions

Enjoy with tapas.

In The Vineyard

Vines planted in Clovelly type soil.

About The Harvest

Yield of 8 tons per hectare.

In The Cellar

The cultivars were vinified separately and then blended together. NT112 yeast was used. Pumping over was done 3 times per day in red wine tanks. Some French oak staves were used in the tanks to give the wine some complexity.

Additional Information

Style: A dry red wine.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Kaapzicht Kaleidoscope Red 2020	Danie Steytler Jnr	Shiraz
Kaapzicht Kaleidoscope Red 2019	Danie Steytler Jnr	Cabernet Sauvignon
Kaapzicht Kaleidoscope Red 2018	Danie Steytler Jnr	Cabernet Sauvignon
Kaapzicht Kaleidoscope Red 2017	Danie Steytler Jnr	Cabernet Sauvignon
Kaapzicht Kaleidoscope Red 2017	Danie Steytler Jnr	Cabernet Sauvignon
Kaapzicht Kaleidoscope Red 2016	Danie Steytler Jnr	Cinsaut
Kaapzicht Kaleidoscope Red 2015	Danie Steytler Jnr	Cinsaut