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Ken Forrester WinesThe Chop House Barrel Magnum 2022
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Ken Forrester WinesThe Chop House Barrel Magnum 2022
Size150cl
Vintage2022
ABV14.5%
CountrySouth Africa
RegionStellenbosch
Main GrapeMourvèdre (100%)
ExpressionRed, Medium-Bodied and Elegant

Tasting note

A smooh rich wine with powerful black fruit , vanilla , cocoa and earthy notes.

Viticulture

Vineyards was planted in 2002, with a north-south row direction 5 km from the ocean with cool sea breezes during the ripening period. Decomposed granite soil followed by a deep clay layer. Yield between 8 - 10 t/ha

Vinification

Fermented in open capes on skins for 5 days, pressed to s/stanks to ferment dry, racked to barrels - malolactic fermentation; age in 300L barrels for 18 months - American Oak barrels

Food Match

Roasts, full flavoured Mediterranean dishes as well as lamb or grilled meat

ClosureDiam
Suitable for
Vegans
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Mourvèdre100%
pH3.67
Total Acidity4.9g/l Tartaric
Residual Sugar2.8g/l
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU CodeM5306822