2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.17%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot
Pinotage
Shiraz
Merlot
Region Constantia
Soil Glenrosa, Clovelly, Avalon, Hutton and cartref soils, South to south-east facing slopes at 38-163m elevation
Elevation 100.0 meters
Grapes Picked mid-February to end of March
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 18% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak18%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak14%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Handpicked grapes from selected vineyards, fermented separately in stainless steel with pump-overs every 4 hours during fermentation. Different components aged separately for 12 months in French oak barrels: 18% new, 25% 2nd fill, 14% 3rd fill, 43% 4th fill, then carefully blended.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.43%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Grenache
Pinotage34%
Merlot30%
Shiraz18%
Cabernet Franc14%
Petit Verdot1%
Cabernet Sauvignon1%
Tannat1%
Grenache1%
Region Constantia
Soil Various soils: red clay and loamy granite soils, Duplex soils from sandstone and granite origin, Weathered sandstone at 40-160m elevation
Elevation 100.0 meters
Grapes Picked mid-February to end of March
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Handpicked grapes, fermented in stainless steel with regular pump overs during fermentation. Different components aged separately for 12 months in French oak barrels: 20% 1st fill, 20% 2nd fill, 20% 3rd fill, 40% 4th fill, then carefully blended and bottled. Note: tasting notes mention 15 months oak aging while technical specs state 12 months.
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.31%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Pinotage
Merlot36%
Cabernet Sauvignon26%
Cabernet Franc21%
Shiraz15%
Pinotage2%
Drinking Window 8 years from vintage
Region Constantia
Soil Glenrosa, Clovelly, Avalon, Hutton and cartref soils, South to south-east facing slopes at 38-163m elevation
Elevation 100.0 meters
Grapes Picked start March to mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 20% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes from selected vineyards fermented separately in stainless steel with pump-overs every 4 hours during fermentation. Different components aged separately for 12 months in French oak barrels: 20% 2nd fill, balance in 3rd and 4th fill, then carefully blended.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder