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De Krans
De Krans, situated in Calitzdorp, the Port
capital of South Africa, is widely recognised
as one of the leading Port producers in
South Africa. De Krans did exceptionally
well in 2011, walking away with three
gold medals at the 2011 Veritas Awards,
and achieving five stars for the eighth
consecutive time for its Cape Vintage
Reserve Port in the 2012 Platter’s SA Wine
Guide. De Krans also bottled the first single
variety Touriga Naçional in South Africa
in 2000, Tempranillo in 2003 and made
the first South African Pink Port in 2008.
Contact : +27 (0) 44 213 3314
dekrans@mweb.co.za
www.dekrans.co.za
ITEM 26 DE KRANS
CAPE VINTAGE RESERVE
PORT 2004
50% Tinta Barocca, 38% Touriga
Naçional, 10% Sauzao, 2% Tinta Röriz
Cases: 10 (6 x 1.5 L)
Reserve price per case: R 900
A% 19.83 RS 89.30 TA 5.00 ph 3.94
Free SO2 14 Total SO2 64
The Vintage Reserve Port 2004, with a vibrant
plum colour and dense aromas of prune, spice
and tobacco, received a five-star grading in
the Platter’s SA Wine Guide in 2007. A fleshy,
chewy mouthful of flavours, showing tannic
grip, concentrated red fruit nuances, and a
firm structure ensures considerable longevity.
De Wetshof
De Wetshof Estate is one of South Africa’s
pioneering white wine producers, having
achieved international recognition for
its range of single vineyard and other
Chardonnay wines. Situated in the
Robertson Wine Valley, this familyowned
estate was instrumental in
establishing the Chardonnay cultivar –
a noble variety that has achieved its
ultimate expression in the limestone-rich
soils of Robertson in South Africa.
Contact : +27 (0) 23 615 1853
purchases@dewetshof.com
www.dewetshof.com
ITEM 100 DE WETSHOF
D’hONNEUR ChARDONNAY
2004
PRIVATE COLLECTION ITEM
Cases: 1 (6 x 750ml)
Reserve price per case: R 1,800
A% 14.34 RS 3.10 TA 6.90 ph 2.98
Free SO2 32 Total SO2 86
An amazing bright straw yellow colour
for an eight-year-old wine. This is a multidimensional
wine, distinguished by a
remarkable complexity of flavours derived
from the fine quality of grapes and good
wood. Its rich, yeasty-nutty flavours make
this wine an ideal accompaniment to gourmet
fare. Fully matured now, but can still hold for
a few years.
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ITEM 21 DE WETSHOF
BATELEUR ChARDONNAY
2008
Cases: 8 (4 x 1.5 L)
Reserve price per case: R 2,000
A% 13.75 RS 3.00 TA 6.90 ph 3.41
Free SO2 14 Total SO2 90
Gravel soils originating from mountain rock
rich in limestone and clay with a high pH allow
this single vineyard Chardonnay to portray
a spectrum of flavours framed in elegance
and complexity, typical features of a classic
Chardonnay. Citrus and pear-drop notes are
complemented by an intriguing nuttiness,
with elegant citrus on the finish. The Bateleur
improves in dimension and complexity with
age and, under the correct storage conditions,
it can mature in the bottle for many years.
An elegantly muscular wine, Bateleur can be
enjoyed with leg of lamb and other roasted red
meat dishes, as well as with certain cheeses.