Beyerskloof Faith Cape Blend

 

This wine will age well for 10 – 15 years.

34% Pinotage, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon & 33% Merlot

An ideal match for lamb shank, oxtail or any game dish.

Soil: Hutton, Clovelly & Kroonstad
Trellising: Pinotage Bush Vines - Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot on 5 wire hedge
Age of Vines: Between 20 - 25 years old

Good rainfalls and cool weather during winter ensured good nutrient storage by the vines. The early summer saw mild temperatures with some cool evenings emulating into an even budding period. Above average temperatures during summer and the latter ripening periods made for an early but intensive harvest. The 2011 harvest saw average yields of healthy grapes with good primary fruit aromas and concentration of the young wines. Should be a good vintage for the Cape Red Varietals.

Grapes were picked at optimum ripeness. Made in open fermenters, on the skinsfor 5-6 days at an average temp. of 27°C. Punching of the cap was done every2 hours to extract good colour and flavours from the grapes. After malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks the wine aged in 100% new French oakfor 22 months. The Faith blend is a barrel selection of the best wines from the2011 vintage in the Beyerskloof cellar.