SOUTH AFRICA
Ken Forrester The Gypsy
2006 Blend
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
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| Soil Type: |
Grenache from decomposed granite at 450m, Shiraz from ancient gravels onto clay |
| Vine Age: |
Grenache 50 and Syrah 8 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
2 to 3 t/ha for the Grenache and 6 t/ha for the Syrah. |
Vinification:
A hand-picked selection of the first ripe fruits, taken to the cellar and cold soaked prior to fermentation, transferred into new French oak barrels for 12 months. At this point a further selection takes place before blending and the final blend goes back to new barrels to marry and harmonize over the following 12 months. After almost 2 years languishing in a cool cellar the Gypsy is stable with the oak and the intense fruit totally harmonized.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Rich, thick color. |
| Nose: |
Some hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. |
| Palate: |
A very concentrated, focused blend, with layers of deep fruit. |
| Other: |
Deliciously matched with risotto, truffled pasta. Ideal for flavorsome grills, lamb and beef. Must be decanted when still young, will age very well. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14.5 |
| RS (g/l): |
1.8 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.8 |
| pH: |
3.57 |
