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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 smooth 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 vats on skins for 5 days, pressed to stainless steel tanks to ferment dry, then racked to 300L American Oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and 18 months of ageing.

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