Wednesday, 13 November, 2013
De Krans Wine Cellar
This is the ninth consecutive year that De
Krans has been awarded a 5 star rating for its award-winning port wines,
reaffirming their position as one of the port leaders in the industry. A total
of 7 434 wines were judged by a panel of esteemed judges who chose 80 wines
for the prestigious 5 star rating.
Other ports within the De Krans portfolio also
did extremely well in the same guide with the De Krans Cape Vintage 2012, Cape
Tawny Port and White Muscadel 2013 each receiving 4½ stars. De Krans’ latest
flagship red wine, the Tritonia 2011, Touriga
Nacional 2012, Cape Ruby Port and Reserve Muscat 2011 each received an
impressive 4 stars, with the Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (also produced
by De Krans) also receiving 4 stars.
The De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2011 is
produced in the traditional style using the Touriga
Nacional, Tinta Barocca and Tinta Roriz port cultivars. This rich full bodied
port has excellent maturation potential, similar to the De Krans Cape Vintage
Reserve Port 1993 which was sold at this year’s Nederburg Auction for a record
price of R7 000 for six bottles. Winemaker and co-owner Boets Nel describes this flagship port as having
a vibrant plum colour, with dense aromas of prune, spice and tobacco. A fleshy, chewy mouthful of flavours, showing
tannic grip, concentrated red fruit nuances, and a firm structure ensuring
considerable longevity. Savour this premium port on its own, or serve with
stronger cheeses.
For more information visit
the website at www.dekrans.co.za, or contact Helet
Viljoen or Bessie Barnardo at the farm on 044 213 3314 or dekrans@mweb.co.za.