
Grangehurst Nikela 2008
- John Platter: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 93 points


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- Order number: 102649-08
- EAN: 6009621100582
The Grangehurst Nikela is a full-bodied and soft Cape Blend with a large Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage content. Deep ruby red in the glass, it exudes a seductive and complex bouquet of red fruits, mint, cedar and mocha. On the palate soft, full and ripe tannins flatter, an elegant density and an almost endless finish.
Nikela is the Xhosa and Zulu word for "dedicate something to someone", "pay respect to the ancestors". In this case the tribute goes to the late parents of winemaker Jeremy Walker.
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On arrival at the winery, the grapes were first completely destemmed, crushed and then fermented on the skins for between 5 and 14 days, depending on the grape variety. During the fermentation period, the cap was submerged four to six times a day to extract maximum colour, tannin and flavour. Once the alcoholic fermentation was complete, the free flowing wine was drained from the skins, the skins were gently pressed in the traditional basket press and transferred to small oak barrels. The malalactic fermentation took place partly in steel and partly in barrels. Once the malolactic fermentation was completed, all the components matured for 33 months in 225 l oak barrels (97% French and 3% American oak), and were then blended and bottled.
Product information | |
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wine type: | Red wine |
vintage: | 2008 |
country: | South Africa |
region: | Stellenbosch |
winemaker: | Jeremy Walker |
alcohol [Vol%]: | John Platter 4 Sterne, Proficheck sehr gut (89/100) |
treatment in the cellar: | Barrique |
style: | full bodied |
character: | dry |
grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvedre, Pinotage, Shiraz/Syrah |
leading grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
mono varietal / blend: | blend |
Alcohol [Vol%]: | 14 |
acid [g/l]: | 5.8 |
pH-value: | 3.45 |
recommended drinking temp. [°C]: | 18 |
residual sugar [g/l]: | 2.3 |
Packaging: | Bottle |
bottle closure: | cork |
bottlesize [Liter]: | 0,75 |
Importer: | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
age restrictions: | from 16 years |
allergenes: | contains sulfite |