Veldfire Cape Blend

Veldfire Cape Blend

Experience the Veldfire Cape Blend, a robust wine that strikes a harmonious balance between savory and fruit flavors. Dark berries, liquorice, and olives infuse this wine with a broody nature, while maintaining soft and elegant tannins for a refined palate.

Vineyard Information:

• Cultivar: 65% Shiraz, 35% Pinotage
• Region: Walker Bay
• Appellation: Stanford Foothills
• Irrigation: Complimentary Drip
• Trellis System: Vertical Shoot Positioning
• Soil: Clay & “Koffieklip” (Ferricrete)
• Climate: Cool with winter rainfall

Product Information:

• Full Name: Veldfire Cape Blend
• Current Vintage: 2021
• Varieties: 75% Shiraz, 25% Pinotage
• Origin: Walker Bay
• Total Produced: 1350

Wine Making:

• Wine Maker: Peter Kastner
• Consultant: Niels Verberg
• Grapes were meticulously hand-selected, crushed, and underwent a 1-day cold maceration before yeast inoculation. Fermentation occurred in small bins with daily punch-downs, maintaining a temperature between 22 & 30oC until dry on skins. Malo-lactic fermentation took place in tank, followed by aging with Stavin oak segments for 9 months before blending, filtering, and bottling.

Wine Maker’s Remarks:

• Colour: Ruby red
• Nose: Aromas of white pepper, dark fruit plums, blackcurrants, with hints of Fynbos
• Palate: Soft entry leading to firm tannins, creating a rich mouthfeel. Full-bodied with a long peppery finish. Moderate astringency and soft tannins.

Analysis:

• Alcohol: 13.16%
• RS: 1.5 g/l
• TA: 6.1 g/l
• pH: 3.58

Wine/Food Pairing Recommendation:

Pair this robust Veldfire Cape Blend with steak, game dishes, curries, or rich stews to elevate your dining experience with its rich flavors and elegant balance.