Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.65%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Merlot50%
Region Bottelary
Soil Well-drained gravel, Koffieklip (ferricrete)
Brix at Harvest 25.0°
Fermentation Vessels Cement Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Sulfites 132.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details Hand-selected quality grapes are harvested at full ripeness (25°B). The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26 - 28 °C in open top cement fermenters receiving four to six pump overs daily. The grapes are then pressed and after malolactic fermentation, aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The 4 best barrels in the cellar were selected for this Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (50%) blend. Full-bodied, fruity wine with black pepper, nut and berry aromas on the nose. The tannins are well structured and in perfect harmony. Very good ageing potential. A tribute from son (Piet) to father (Kosie).
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, nut, berry
Palate: full-bodied, fruity, well-structured tannins
Food Pairing robust red meat dishes, oxtail, roast beef
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Groenland Wines, Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 903 8203
Email
Owner
Steenkamp Family (4th generation)
Cellarmaster
Piet Steenkamp