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Cape Roan 2006

The Cape Roan is a lightly oaked blend with Shiraz dominating, in the style of the Rhone Valley.  The Doolhof Cape Series celebrates several of the unique animals and birds of Southern Africa.
This blend consists of 53% Shiraz, 28% Merlot, 9,5% Malbec and 9.5% Cabernet Sauvignon.  The varietals were harvested, processed and matured separately.  There is an abundance of dark plummy fruit and nuances of smoky spiciness on the nose, which follow through on the palate.

Serve with Springbok fillet or Oriental-style duck breast.
variety : Shiraz [ 53% Shiraz, 28% Merlot, 9.5% Malbec, 9.5% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Friedrich Kuhne
wine of origin : Wellington
analysis : alc : 15 % vol  rs : 2.8 g/l  pH : 3.49  ta : 6.2 g/l  va : 0.64 g/l  so2 : 137 mg/l  fso2 : 33 mg/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2006 Vintage
2009 John Platter Wine Guide - 3½ stars
2009 Best Value Wine Guide - Best Value Wine
2008 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Silver Medal

in the vineyard : The Doolhof Cape Series celebrates some of the unique animals and birds of Southern Africa.

The Roan antelope - Hippotragus equinus - with its horse-like face and donkey-like ears, has been known to cause an identity crisis among its offspring. More than once a young calf has broken cover and dashed after a passing horse, believing it to be its mother. Roan Antelope are on the endangered species list in South Africa.
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