Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.44%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre
Syrah95%
Mourvedre5%
Region Bot River
Vine Age 13-19 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Production Details From 3 different vineyard sites. Picked at 23-25° Balling, crushed and cold soaked for 3 days for optimum colour and flavour. Vineyard portions were fermented separately, with natural fermentation to add complexity. 30% whole bunches were added to the ferment. Malolactic fermentation in tank, then 20 months in barrel. Packaging listed as 6 x 750 ml plus 1.5 litre, 3 litre and 5 litre formats. Ageing potential stated as 8-10 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy fruit, pepper
Palate: berry fruit, fine ripe tannins, full, elegant
Food Pairing spicy red meat, pulled pork, roasted lamb
Producer Information
Website
Address
Compagnes Drift Farm, Bot River, P.O. Box 3, 7185, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 284 9194
Email
Owner
Sebastian and Nici Beaumont
Cellarmaster
Sebastian Beaumont