Kadette Cape Blend 2019

Kanonkop, fact sheet (kanonkop.co.za – linket fra kanonkop.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2019 Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend – område: Stellenbosch; 44% Pinotage, 29% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc; alkohol 13.9%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Soil: Decomposed Granite and Hutton. Age of vines: 5 to 30 years. Irrigation: Supplemental. Yield: 7 tons per hectare. Vintage conditions: The carry-over effect of the previous three year’s drought was still visible in this vintage, despite the higher rainfall during the season, and it delivered a smaller crop, but of high quality. Despite the relative low water stress, the cool weather contributed to smaller berries, and less irrigation was needed in this growing season. Winemaking/maturation: Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 280C. The floating skins were punched down mechanically, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 - 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.