***2006 KANU - KEYSTONE - SUPERB BORDEAUX BLEND***

EXTRAORDINARY 2006 KEYSTONE

FULL BODIED BORDEAUX BLEND

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The 2006 Kanu Keystone has a deep, black cherry color. Pronounced savoury and cassis aromas on the nose with a hint of vanilla pod and allspice. An intense velvety textured wine with blackcurrant fruit, a toffee sweetness and cedar complexity, underpinned with a firm tannin structure. Enjoy with braised Karoo lamb shank, porcini and truffle risotto with parmesan shavings, chorizo and chicken cassoulet or simply on its own.

In The Vineyard

The grapes were harvested in mid February - March by hand.

In The Cellar

After being picked at phenolic ripeness, the grapes were lightly crushed and a bleeding (saignée) of some 35% was taken from the pulp. This increased the skin / pulp ratio to enable better extracts and ultimately more structure and concentration. Specific yeasts were used for fermentation and regular pump-overs were done to ensure good colour and tannin extracts. The grapes were pressed after 6 – 7 days.

Wine Maturation

Maturation took place in French oak barrels for 23 months.

Technical notes

Winemaker

Johan Grimbeek

Winery

Kanu

Variety

Bordeaux Blend

Best

2005 - 2017

Blend

A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec and 17% Cabernet Franc.

Alcohol

13.9%

Sugar

4.3 gm/l