KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny NV
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KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny NV

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our wines » KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny NV

technical analysis
Winemaker :  The Winemaking Team
Main Variety :  Tinta Barocca
Alcohol :  17.50  %vol
pH :  3.50
RS :  128.03 g/l
Total Acid :  5.42 g/l
Appellation :  Western Cape
characteristics
Type :  Fortified
Style :  Sweet
Body :  Full
WOODED

 
accolades
Diamond Award: Port Category - Winemakers' Choice Awards 2012
Double Gold - Veritas Wine Awards 2012
Diamond Status - Winemakers' Choice Awards 2012
Gold - Michelangelo CCL Label International Wine Awards 2012
Bronze - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Silver - Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
Double Gold Medal - Veritas 2011 Wine Awards
 
tasting notes
Extended wood maturation resulted in a beautiful amber colour with orange zest, dried fruit, caramel and nuttiness on the nose. This full flavoured wine explodes with fruit, marzipan and toffee on the palate, with a well balanced sweet finish.
 
blend information
Tinta Barocca, Cinsaut, Souzào
 
food suggestions
Serve chilled before a meal or with cheese and chocolates after a meal.
 
in the vineyard
About the area
South Africa's vineyards are mostly situated in the Western Cape near the coast. This is the southernmost region of the African continent, and has a Mediterranean type climate and diverse soils perfectly suited to quality grape production.
 
in the cellar
Winemaking
Specially selected grapes were harvested, destemmed and inoculated with yeast. The wine was allowed to ferment until the desired sugar level was reached and then fortied with natural wine spirits to stop the fermentation. The resulting wine was then matured in French oak barrels.

Maturation: 8 - 10 years in a combination of 300 litre and 500 litre French oak barrels.
Varietals: Tinta Barocca + Cinsaut + Souzão.
 
  
 
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