Onyx Kroon 2000

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes
Main Variety - Pinotage
Alcohol - 13.98 %vol
pH - 3.72
RS - 2.2 g/l
Total Acid - 5.88 g/l
Appellation - Groenekloof/Darling

Characteristics



Accolades

SAA Onboard Listing 2002
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show - Silver

Tasting Notes

SAA Onboard Listin 2000
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show - Silver
A very attractive spicy nose with aromas of coffee and mocha accompanied by a full-bodied and well-balanced palate. Delicate dark berry fruit slides over the palate with finesse and opulence.

Ageing Potential

Will keep for 8 to 10 years.

Blend Information

50% Pinotage, 50% Shiraz

In The Vineyard

Deep soils of decomposed granite. Bush vines with no irrigation. Hot summer days and cool nights positively influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and Benguela current.

About The Harvest

Harvested at 3 to 4 tons per hectare.

In The Cellar

Matured in 300 liter French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels for 15 months.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Onyx Kroon 2005 Abe Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Shiraz
Onyx Kroon 2004 Abé Beukes & Johan Nesenberend Shiraz
Onyx Kroon 2002 Abe Beukes Shiraz
Onyx Kroon 2001 Abe Beukes Pinotage
Onyx Kroon 2000 Abe Beukes Pinotage
Onyx Kroon 1999 Abe Beukes

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