Quoin Rock White Series Red Blend 2019
Vineyards
Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaking and Maturation
Each cultivar was harvested and processed into different stainless-steel tanks, French oak barrels, and open concrete fermenters. The grapes were then vinified separately to create an optimum blend for the winemaker. At first, punch downs were done four to five times per day, whereafter only gentle pump-overs were performed. The wines were left on their skins for 21 days of post-fermentation maceration before pressing took place. Finally, the wines underwent malolactic fermentation in barrels for optimal oak integration.
The different wines were left to age in various French oak and concrete vessels for about 22 months before they were pumped out to be blended and bottled. The Simonsberg Red Blend of 2019 was bottle-aged for two years before it was released.
Tasting Notes
This blend presents initial aromas of black pepper, spice and red fruit. On the palate, there are red berries and oak. The wine finishes with soft, velvety tannins and a hint of oak.
Technical Details
Composition: 56% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
