Solms-Delta Lekkerwijn 2011

Name: Solms-Delta Lekkerwijn 2011
Brand: Wijn De Caab
SKU: 30892

Complex and full-bodied with intense fruit flavour and an elegant finish. Alluring deep salmon colour.

variety : Shiraz [ 49% Mourvèdre, 35% Grenache, 6% Viognier ]

winery : Solms-Delta Wine Estate

winemaker : Hilko Hegewisch

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 13 % vol rs : 4.9 g/l pH : 3.34 ta : 6.9 g/l

type : Rose style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Top 6 2013 Classic Wine Awards - 4 stars

in the vineyard : Farm owner: Solms Family Trust, Astor Family Trust and the Wijn de Caab Trust
Wine maker: Hilko Hegewisch
Viticulturist: Rosa Kruger

Background: The name celebrates Solms-Delta’s rich history. Lekkerwijn is the name of the farm adjoining Delta, now largely incorporated into it. The first owner, Henri l’Ecrévent, was granted the property in 1690. Locals, unable to pronounce his name, solved the problem by dubbing him Arie Lekkerwijn. He was slain nine years later by the first owner of Delta, Hans Silberbach, who then took flight and was never seen again.

History of farm: The more than 320 year old Franschhoek farm has reclaimed its historic role as a wine estate under the direction of Prof. Mark Solms, a world-renowned neuroscientist.

in the cellar : Grape Varieties: Mourvèdre 49%, Grenache 35%, Viognier 16%
Style of Wine: Oak matured dry rosé
Vinification: The red varieties were lightly pressed to avoid unnecessary coloration of the juice. Pressed and free run juices were fermented together to ensure good body and tannin extraction.
Maturation: Matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak barrels, malolactic fermentation in the barrels.

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