Presented in a new classical
port bottle with a bright Rubino capsule the De Krans Premium Cape Ruby
(formerly known as the De Krans Cape Ruby) is produced in the traditional style
using four Portuguese grape varieties, being Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca,
Tinta Roriz and Souzão.
Winemaker Louis van
der Riet describes this as a medium–bodied port, youthful with fruity, spicy
flavours and a balanced sweetness. Receiving an exceptional 88 points by highly
acclaimed wine journalist Neal Martin in the 2011 Wine Advocate Ratings, it also
boasts 10 consecutive 4-star ratings from the Platter's South African Wine Guide – the only Cape Ruby in South Africa with this track record. Wine Magazine
rated it as a Best Value Wine for 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
An excellent port to enjoy now Louis recommends enjoying it on its
own, at room temperature, during the winter months. For an ‘out of the box’
pairing marinate fresh figs in the port for about a week. Once thoroughly
soaked enjoy the port drenched figs with a combination of dark and milk Belgian
chocolate for an experience of a perfect partnership. The De Krans Premium Ruby
Port is available directly from the farm or most outlets nationwide and retails
for approximately R65 per bottle.
Having received a 4 ½- star rating for the 2012
and 2013 vintage in the Platter's South African Wine Guide, the De Krans Cape Vintage 2013 will also be
available in the new classical port bottle, but sporting a classic black
capsule and cork. Retailing for approximately R89 per bottle – excellent value for money for this premium port –
it is also produced using the four Portuguese grape varieties to ensure the
superior quality.
Displaying a
beautiful aromatic nose of violets, red berries, vanilla and dark chocolate,
Louis says this full-bodied port with alluring red fruit, dried prunes and
cocoa flavours is best enjoyed on its own or with most baked desserts, or in a
sauce over ice cream, or with well-matured cheeses.
Both ports are
registered Wine of Origin Calitzdorp, South Africa’s Port Capital.
For more
information visit www.dekrans.co.za.