Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.38%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Constantia
Soil Yellow-brown clay to red-brown loamy, Granitic origin
Grapes Picked mid to end March
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Closed Tank, Open Fermenter, Foudre
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500 litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Handpicked grapes. Largest component fermented in closed tanks with regular pump-overs. Small portion fermented whole bunch in open fermenters with manual punch downs. Matured for 12 months in 500 litre barrels: 25% new, 25% 2nd fill, 25% 3rd fill, 15% 4th fill French oak barrels, and 10% in 2700 litre foudre.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder