Onyx Kroon 2002

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Abe Beukes

Main Variety - Shiraz

Alcohol - 15.0 %vol

pH - 3.66

RS - 3.7 g/l

Total Acid - 6.41 g/l

Appellation - Groenekloof/Darling

Characteristics

Type - Red

Accolades

Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Silver Medal
Veritas 2005 - Bronze
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 - Bronze
Veritas 2004 - Silver

Tasting Notes

Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Silver Medal
Veritas 2005 - Bronze
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 - Bronze
Veritas 2004 - Silver
A unique blend in South Africa, and for that matter, in the world! With all components fermented together, another unique concept comes to the fore. This wine is from the beginning destined to be Kroon, no blending afterwards, no alterations. Thus only the best grapes are used for this small production of our Flagship wine. Spicy notes on the nose with lots of supporting fruitâ€¦a true drinking experience.

Ageing Potential

Ageing capacity 8-10 years.

Blend Information

55% Shiraz, 35% Pinotage, 5% Grenache, 5% Cinsaut

In The Vineyard

The semi-precious stone of Onyx represents the dark granite bedrock so prevalent in the premium vineyard of Groenekloof. This vineyard, is without doubt, our most treasured pride and joy..! It is only the very best of these selected parcels which produce wines of great depth and complexity that are bottled under Onyx.
Terroir: Deep soils from decomposed granite
Vineyard: Bush vine â€“ no irrigation
Yield: 3/4 tons per hectare
Climate: Hot summer days and cool nights positively influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and Benguela current.

About The Harvest

Crush and destalk, 14-16 days fermentation at 25Â°C. All components are fermented together.

In The Cellar

Aged for 15 months in new 300 litre French oak barrels.

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