BlankbottleMy Koffer 2022

‘Koffer’ means suitcase in Afrikaans, and this wine is the winemaker’s ode to a ‘suitcase full of memories’ after 12 years of working with the Breedekloof-based farming family from whom he sources the Cinsault grapes.

Grape Varietals & Region:100%Cinsault.Raised bush vine vineyard on the valley floor of the Breedekloof.

Taste Profile: Fresh and floral on the nose with classic flavours of cherries and strawberries, this is an elegant wine with wonderful structure and a moreish character.

Winemaking Process: The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were hand sorted and transferred to tank – 30% whole bunches. The balance of the grapes were de-stemmed on top of the whole clusters. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in open top fermenters and received 1 punchdown per day. After 2 – 3 weeks, pressed into older French oak, 8 months on the leese, blended and bottled.