Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Alcohol 14.13%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Constantia
Soil Red-brown loamy soil from granitic origin to duplex soil with coarse, Sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Harvest Dates Mid-February till early-March
Brix at Harvest 25.75°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300 L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked at 25.5-26°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 2 weeks after fermentation to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation allowed in stainless steel. Matured in 40% new, 20% 2nd, 20% 3rd and 20% 4th fill 300 litre French oak barrels for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.13%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Constantia
Soil Red-brown loamy soil from granitic origin to duplex soil with coarse, Sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Harvest Dates Mid-February till early-March
Brix at Harvest 25.75°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300 L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked at 25.5-26°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 2 weeks after fermentation to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation allowed in stainless steel. Matured in 40% new, 20% 2nd, 20% 3rd and 20% 4th fill 300 litre French oak barrels for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.22%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Constantia
Soil Red-brown loamy soil from granitic origin to duplex soil with coarse sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Grapes Picked mid-February till early-March
Brix at Harvest 25.75°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300 litre
Production Details Handpicked grapes, fermented in stainless steel with regular pump overs during fermentation. Left on skins for 2 weeks post-fermentation to maximise extraction. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Matured in 300L French oak barrels: 40% new, 20% 2nd fill, 20% 3rd fill, 20% 4th fill for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.22%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Constantia
Soil Red-brown loamy soil from granitic origin to duplex soil with coarse sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Grapes Picked mid-February till early-March
Brix at Harvest 25.75°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300 litre
Production Details Handpicked grapes, fermented in stainless steel with regular pump overs during fermentation. Left on skins for 2 weeks post-fermentation to maximise extraction. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Matured in 300L French oak barrels: 40% new, 20% 2nd fill, 20% 3rd fill, 20% 4th fill for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.66%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Constantia
Soil Red-brown loamy soil from granitic origin to duplex soil with coarse, Sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Harvest Dates Mid-February till early-March
Brix at Harvest 25.75°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300 L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked at 25.5-26°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 2 weeks after fermentation to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation allowed in stainless steel. Matured in 40% new, 20% 2nd, 20% 3rd and 20% 4th fill 300 litre French oak barrels for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.27%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Constantia
Soil Red-brown loamy soil from granitic origin to duplex soil with coarse, Sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Harvest Dates Mid-February till early-March
Brix at Harvest 25.75°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300 L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked at 25.5-26°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 2 weeks after fermentation to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation allowed in stainless steel. Matured in 40% new, 20% 2nd, 20% 3rd and 20% 4th fill 300 litre French oak barrels for 12 months before blending and bottling.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder