Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Franc28%
Cabernet Sauvignon28%
Merlot21%
Petit Verdot14%
Malbec9%
Drinking Window 10 to 15 years
Region Constantia
Harvest Dates 21 March 2022 - 19 April 2022
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225 litre
Bottling Date 12 December 2023
Unfined Yes
Production Details 19 months oak maturation in 225 litre French oak: 80% new, 20% second-fill. Very light filtration. No fining agents used.
Tasting Notes
Nose: morello cherries, ripe blackcurrant, plums, violets, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, graphite
Palate: rich, concentrated, dark fruit, fresh, fine-grained tannins
Food Pairing seared dry-aged beef rib-eye, potato rosti, seasonal vegetables
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Constantia Main Road, Constantia, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 795 5639
Email
Owner
Waibel family
Cellarmaster
Justin van Wyk