Zandvliet Pocket Power
This wine is made to honour the memory of Pocket Power, one of the greatest racehorses in South African history, born and bred on Zandvliet. This remarkable horse won numerous races, trophies and awards during his lifetime and was known as “The People’s Champion”, voted “Champion Horse of the Year” in 2007; 2008 & 2009. He broke many standing records, including being the first horse in history to win 4 consecutive Queens Plate races, 3 consecutive J&B Mets & 1st ever winner of the Triple Winter Crown.
| Cellarmaster’s Notes | Sophisticated nose of cherries, purfume, violets with hints of nutmeg and pepper is harmoniously balanced on a supple and layerd palate with a rich and lingering aftertaste. |
| Colour | Deep ruby red. |
| Cultivar | Shiraz 65%, Grenach 13%, Carignan 11%, Mourvedre 11% |
| Tons Per Hectare | 10 ton/ha |
| Terroir | Slope: All aspects Soil: Limestone rich, red clay and weathered shale. Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter Wind: Cool south easterly (summer) |
| Oenology | Fermentation at 25 – 30°C, extraction through pump overs during fermentation. Malolactic in tank. Two decants per year. |
| Maturation | Matured for 12 months on the lees. |
| Analysis | Alc / Vol: 13.5 %, Acidity: 5.7 g/ℓ pH: 3.51, Residual sugar: 2.67 g/ℓ |
| Case Size | 6 x 750ml |
| Bottle Barcode | 600 2269 005 912 |
| Case Barcode | 160 0006 9005 919 |
Food Pairing
Enjoy this winner with friends, rich meaty dishes, flavourful stews and ripe cheeses.
