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.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder