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 (365 days)
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
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder