My Best Friend Cape Red (2L Box)
Zandvliet’s credo has long been “the winelovers’ friend for many years” and this My Best Friend range reflects the pure enjoyment that goes into the making and sharing of a fine wine. Conceptualised and specially blended for those who enjoy juicy, easy-drinking wine at fair value – the My Best Friend range have been designed to be immensely quaffable, for their – and your – everyday drinking pleasure.
Cellarmaster’s Notes | This wine welcomes you to a ripe complex nose filled with aromas of red fruit, plums and spice. These aromas follow through to an elegant palate that finishes with a smooth aftertaste. |
Colour | Dark Red |
Cultivar | Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Pinotage |
Tons Per Hectare | 10-12 ton/ha |
Terroir | Slope: Very gently, southerly slope Soil: Rocky, chalk rich Climate: Moderate summer with low night temperatures, cold winter Wind: Cool south-easterly (summer) |
Oenology | Crushed, de-stemmed, fermented at 25-30°C. Regular pumping over. Pressed at approx 10° Balling. Spontaneous malolactic. |
Maturation | All components un-oaked |
Analysis | Alc / Vol: 13.5 %, Acidity: 5.5 g/ℓ pH: 3.62, Residual sugar: 6,8 g/ℓ |
Case Size | 2L |
Bottle Barcode | 600 5653 001 002 |
Case Barcode | 260 0565 3001 006 |
Food Pairing
Easy to drink with almost any meal. A superb drinking wine.
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