The De Krans Cape Tawny Port NV, in particular, has been a top achiever this year, earning a double Gold at the 2010 Veritas Awards, a five-star rating from Wine Magazine, as well as being crowned overall winner at the SAPPA Peter Port Schulz Challenge 2010. Coppery gold in colour, hence the name Tawny, the De Krans Cape Tawny Port is smooth on the palate with a coffee-toffee and nutty character. A perfect partner to brown onion soup, coffee and chocolates, the port is available nationwide and retails for about R95 per bottle.
Not to be outdone, the De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2008 also brought home the accolades scooping a Gold medal at this year's Michelangelo International Wine Awards, as well as being crowned the Overall Champion Wine at the 2010 Southern Cape Bottled Wine Show. Regarded as their flagship port, it is a vibrant plum colour, with dense aromas of prune, spice and tobacco, and has the potential to mature for a further 20 to 25 years. A fleshy, chewy mouthful of flavours, showing tannic grip, concentrated red fruit nuances and a firm structure ensuring considerable longevity. Retailing for approximately R150, respectively, per bottle, savour this premium port on its own, or serve with stronger cheeses.
For more information on these or any other ports and wines in the De Krans range, go to www.dekrans.co.za, or contact Helet Viljoen or Bessie Barnardo at the farm on +27 (0) 44 213 3314.
