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