2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Franc38%
Cabernet Sauvignon28%
Merlot25%
Petit Verdot9%
Region Constantia
Soil Mixed: north-facing red granite-based clay (cabernet sauvignon, Petit verdot), East-facing yellow-brown duplex sandstone-granite (cabernet franc), South-east facing deep red granite-based clay (merlot)
Grapes Picked start to end of March
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 28 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Second Fill Oak15%
Third Fill Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225 litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Handpicked grapes, fermented in stainless steel with regular pump overs during fermentation. Left on skins for four weeks post-fermentation to maximise extraction. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Matured for 15 months in 225L French oak barrels: 75% new, 15% 2nd fill, 10% 3rd fill, then blended and bottled.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.82%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon66%
Merlot22%
Petit Verdot7%
Cabernet Franc5%
Region Constantia
Soil Cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot on north-facing red, Granite-based clay soil; cabernet franc on east-facing yellow-brown duplex soil; merlot on south-east facing, Deep red, Granite-based clay soil
Orientation North-Facing, East-Facing, Southeast-Facing
Harvest Dates Start to end of March
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 28 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Second Fill Oak15%
Third Fill Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225 L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked at 24-25°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 4 weeks after fermentation to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation allowed in stainless steel. Matured for 15 months in 75% new, 15% 2nd fill, and 10% 3rd fill 225 L French oak barrels before blending and bottling.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.19%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon48%
Merlot24%
Cabernet Franc21%
Petit Verdot7%
Region Constantia
Soil Cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot on north-facing red, Granite-based clay soil; cabernet franc on east-facing yellow-brown duplex soil; merlot on south-east facing, Deep red, Granite-based clay soil
Orientation North-Facing, East-Facing, Southeast-Facing
Harvest Dates Start to end of March
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 28 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Second Fill Oak15%
Third Fill Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225 L
Bottling Date 1 Dec 2019
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked at 24-25°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 4 weeks after fermentation to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation allowed in stainless steel. Matured for 15 months in 75% new, 15% 2nd fill, and 10% 3rd fill 225 L French oak barrels before blending and bottling in December 2019.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.88%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon38%
Cabernet Franc32%
Merlot24%
Petit Verdot6%
Region Constantia
Soil Cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot on north-facing red, Granite-based clay soil; cabernet franc on east-facing yellow-brown duplex soil; merlot on south-east facing, Deep red, Granite-based clay soil
Orientation North-Facing, East-Facing, Southeast-Facing
Harvest Dates Start to end of March
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 28 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Second Fill Oak10%
Third Fill Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225 L
Bottling Date 1 Dec 2018
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked at 24-25°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 4 weeks after fermentation to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation allowed in stainless steel. Matured for 15 months in 75% new, 10% 2nd fill, and 15% 3rd fill 225 L French oak barrels before blending and bottling in December 2018.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder