COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Pinotage, Syrah, Grenache
PRODUCER
Boland Vineyard International Pty Ltd
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Crazy Cat Red Blend is a product of Boland Vineyard International Pty Ltd, a cooperative with roots in Paarl, Western Cape, dating back to 1941. The blend features Pinotage, a grape indigenous to South Africa, alongside Syrah and Grenache. The grapes are sourced from vineyards within the Paarl district, benefiting from its Mediterranean climate. This wine represents a continuation of the cooperative's long-standing winemaking tradition in the region.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pinotage, a key grape, was created in South Africa in 1925.
Fact 02
Boland Cellars has a history stretching back to 1941.
Fact 03
The cooperative cultivates nearly 2,000 hectares of vineyards.
Fact 04
This wine hails from the Paarl region, a heartland of South African wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Crazy Cat Red Blend is produced by Boland Vineyard International Pty Ltd, utilizing a blend of Pinotage, Syrah, and Grenache grapes. The winemaking process involves combining these varietals to achieve a specific profile. The wine shows evidence of oak influence, suggesting a period of aging or contact with oak. Ingredients include sulfites, potassium polyaspartate as a stabilizer, and tartaric acid as an acidity regulator.
