Knorhoek Pantère 2011

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.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot ]

winery : Knorhoek Wines

winemaker : Arno Albertyn

wine of origin : Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.50 % vol rs : 1.4 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 6.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

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

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

in the cellar : Each cultivar was fermented separately in open-top tanks (kuipe), then matured separately for 19 months before blending. The blend was matured in 50 % new French oak and 25% in 2nd and 3rd respectively for a further 3 months before bottling.

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