Knorhoek Pantère 2007

Almonds, youngberries, a hint of smokiness and white pepper spices make up a complex bouquet. Complex fruit flavours with a soft tannin structure and a lingering aftertaste.Almonds, youngberries, a hint of smokiness and white pepper spices makes up a complex bouquet. Complex fruit flavours with a soft tannin structure and a lingering aftertaste.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot ]

winery : Knorhoek Wines

winemaker : Arno Albertyn

wine of origin : Simonsberg, Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.91 % vol rs : 1.9 g/l pH : 3.61 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : This full-bodied red blend has very good maturing potential, reaching full maturity after 3-5years.

about the harvest: The Merlot, Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes are picked at a full ripeness.

in the cellar : The grapes were fermented separately in open fermenting tanks(kuipe). Then matured separately for 18 months before blending. The blend is matured in 50 % new French oak and 25% in 2nd and 3rd respectively for a further 3 months before bottling.

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