Blend

“A big trend in South Africa is the Blend. Our climate is sometimes a bit harsh so we have learned that blending a few cultivars brings out the best in them. Trutina is De Meye’s flagship wine and quite close to Philips heart. I learned how precious it is after many years begging for a few bottles for my birthday and never receiving any. At The 2009 Michael Angelo awards the 2001 Trutino won the Golden Oldie award – an award for the wine that aged the best. This speaks of class and character. We are very privelaged  to be able to offer this wine at such good value. Thank you Phil – eventually I get to drink as much as I like.”  - Mathew

Winemaker Marcus Milners Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich, complex nose of violets, toast, plums and hints of white chocolate.

Palate: Packed with loads of roasted coffee, plums and dark berry fruit. Fruit and tannins are in perfect balance.

Climate: Mediterranean–rainfall ± 650mm per annum. Vineyards are situated on De Meye in the western part of the Muldersvlei region, north of Stellenbosch. The vineyard faces southeast and a cool westerly wind during the ripening period months ensures healthy balanced grapes.

Soil: Rich fertile soil, create ideal conditions for healthy, ripe grapes.

Vinification/Maturation: Grapes were hand-picked from young vines, with a yield of approximately 7 tons per hectare, at a sugar level of 24 ºB and then fermented in stainless steel tanks. Barrel maturation took place in new as well as 2^nd fill small French oak barrels for 15 months.

Chemical Analysis: Alcohol – 13.5 vol%; pH – 3.7; Acidity – 5.5 g/l; Res. sugar – 1.8 g/l

“The Capensis is a celebration of the Cape Floral kingdom with all its diverse beauty. This Cape blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinotage is smooth, fresh and elegant. Its nose and colour mirror the rich aromas and colours of the “fynbos” found in the surrounding mountains.” - Mathew

Winemaker Duan Britz’s notes: Fresh elegance, well balanced with plush velvety feel and classic dryness. Capensis 2004 can be enjoyed now but will definitely improve with bottle age.  Drink 2 -7 years from vintage.

Climate: Mediterranian.

Soil: Red hutton

Vinification/maturation: Capensis was made from the top selection of barrels of the 2004 vintage. The blend consists of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32.5%  Merlot, 12.5% Shiraz and 10% Pinotage. A selection of top dry land vineyard blocks ranging from 7 – 17 years old. Individual cultivars were oaked in 90% new wood and 10% second fill French and American oak barrels for 12 months.  The wine was then blended and returned to second fill French barrels for an additional 6 months to integrate the rich flavours, big structure and loads of fruit.

Chemical Analysis: Alcohol – 13.9 vol%; Res. Sugar – 2.00; Acidity – 5.90;  pH – 3.61

Winemaker Preben Jørgensen’s Tasting Notes:
Grape varieties: 47.5 % Regent, 47.5 % Léon Millot and 5 % Rondo

Colour: Deep red with purple shades.

Aroma: A whiff of pepper, cherries’ stones and oak.

Palate: Dark cherries, citrus, spice and wood.

Climate: Danish temperate climate – rainfall in Lolland ± 584 mm per annum.The vineyard faces south and ensures healthy grapes because of particularly wide spacing between rows.

Chemical Analysis: Alcohol – 13 vol%; Acidity – 6.2 g/l; Res. sugar –2.1 g/l

Winemaker Preben Jørgensen’s Tasting Notes:

Grape varieties: 95 % Léon Millot and 5 % Rondo

Colour: Very dark red with purple shades.

Aroma: Cherries, dark berries, liquorice and dark chocolate.

Palate: Cherries, blue plums, white pepper, some chocolate, spicy undertones and a whiff of wood.

Climate: Danish temperate climate – rainfall in Lolland ± 584 mm per annum. The vineyard faces south and ensures healthy grapes because of particularly wide spacing between rows.

Chemical Analysis: Alcohol – 12 vol%; Acidity –6.8 g/l; Res. sugar –3.9 g/l

Winemaker Preben Jørgensen’s Tasting Notes:

Grape varieties: 87 % Regent, 8 % Léon Millot and 5 % Rondo

Colour: Dark red tile

Aroma: Pepper, oak and peony.

Palate: Citrus, dark cherries and burned wood.

Climate: Danish temperate climate – rainfall in Lolland ± 584 mm per annum. The vineyard faces south and ensures healthy grapes because of particularly wide spacing between rows.

Chemical Analysis: Alcohol – 13 vol%; Acidity – 5.6 g/l; Res. sugar –1.6 g/l