Canvas

This multi-dimensional and complex red blend shows layered aromas of plum, raspberry and cherries. On the palate, the flavors of cassis and cinnamon combine with sweet tannins to deliver a concentrated and full-bodied wine.

Food Pairing: This wine can be savoured on its own or enjoyed with grilled red meat and venison.

Winemaking Notes: VINTAGE CONDITIONS: The run up to vintage was characterised by a good “typical” Cape winter with loads of cold unit accumulation and good rains over days that really did much to replenish the subsoil water tables and flush built up salts after the years of drought. The winter ran a little long and delayed budbreak too. Budbreak was even, if a little late and cool. Spring remained cool and saw numerous rainfall events that added disease pressure as well as compressing canopy work schedules like shoot thinning, wire lifting and leaf breaking. Cool summer conditions continued into January when vintage began later than usual. Vintage characterised by alternating hot and cool conditions with small rainfall events throughout. A season where picking decisions and ph management in the winery were important.

Producer: The Mentors (https://kwv.co.za/)