COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Fernão Pires
PRODUCER
Blankbottle
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Blankbottle Kortpad Kaaptoe 2023 is a white wine from South Africa's Western Cape, primarily featuring the Fernão Pires grape. Crafted by Blankbottle Winery, helmed by winemaker Pieter Walser, the wine embodies a philosophy of unconstrained winemaking, encouraging consumers to judge the wine on its own merit. The name 'Kortpad Kaaptoe' translates to 'shortcut to Cape Town,' a nod to the winemaker's explorations. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in regions like Swartland and Darling, known for their distinct terroirs. The 2023 vintage is a composite of grapes from a single vineyard, harvested across four different ripeness levels to achieve a nuanced profile.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Kortpad Kaaptoe' means 'shortcut to Cape Town'.
Fact 02
Blankbottle wines are intentionally unlabelled to let the wine speak for itself.
Fact 03
Pieter Walser often creates many unique wines each vintage, many not repeated.
Fact 04
Fernão Pires is a Portuguese grape, less common in South Africa.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Blankbottle Kortpad Kaaptoe 2023 is produced using grapes from a single vineyard, harvested across four distinct ripeness levels. This multi-picking strategy aims to capture a wide range of phenolic and aromatic compounds. Portions of the grapes may undergo whole cluster or skin fermentation, contributing to the wine's structure and complexity. Fermentation and subsequent aging occur in a combination of French oak barrels (non-new) and amphora, with the wine resting on its lees. This method is designed to develop texture and integrate flavors, allowing the vineyard's character to be expressed with minimal winemaking intervention.
