2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 36% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 14% Shiraz, 12% Petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Wine of Origin Constantia
Region Constantia
Production Details Individual barrels were tasted, evaluated and selected to meet the Marlbrook style; the wine was matured for 16 months in 60% new oak barrels to develop and integrate its tannins.
Tasting Notes White pepper, vanilla, ripe sweet fruit, plum, cherries, blackcurrant, cinnamon and paprika, with balanced tannins and a grippy finish.
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2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Shiraz
Merlot46%
Malbec26%
Cabernet Franc14%
Petit Verdot12%
Shiraz2%
Drinking Window 10+ years
Region Constantia
Soil Decomposed table mountain granite and various soil types across vineyard blocks
Harvest Dates 2009
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Merlot and other varieties from Constantia vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 29.9 months (910 days)
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Complex and elegant Constantia red with dark chocolate, cinnamon spice and cigar box aromas. Silky complex tannins with loads of structure and dark fruit core. First vintage where all grapes passed through sorting table. First year as Merlot-based blend. Each barrel carefully selected to meet Marlbrook style. After blending, wine returned to barrel for further 4 months, bringing total barrel time to 26 months for tannin integration.
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.1%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon58%
Malbec16%
Merlot13%
Petit Verdot7%
Cabernet Franc6%
Drinking Window 10+ years
Region Constantia
Soil Decomposed table mountain granite
Harvest Dates 2008
Estate Grown Yes
Sites From historical Marlbrook vineyard section of Klein Constantia estate
Fermentation Vessels Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Total Aging 26 months
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 58% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak58%
Second Fill Oak16%
Third Fill Oak13%
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Dark ruby colour. Full-bodied with balanced, sweet fruity taste, pleasant texture and ripe elastic tannins. Notes of ripe berries, blackberries, prunes and dark chocolate. First vintage using five grapes in the blend. Grapes from historical Marlbrook section of estate vineyards, named after Duke of Marlborough. Each variety fermented separately in steel tanks or oak barrels. After pressing, wine underwent malolactic fermentation and oak barrel aging for 22 months.
2001 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.38%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Merlot40%
Cabernet Franc10%
Drinking Window 8-10 years from vintage
Region Constantia
Soil Decomposed table mountain granite
Harvest Dates March 2001
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Marlbrook title vineyards; Cabernet Sauvignon from lower, warmer slopes
Fermentation Vessels Steel Tank
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Medium to deep ruby colour with ripe, brambly fruit. Ripe tannins with balanced acidity layering fruit flavours through to savoury finish. Fermentation in rototanks at 26-30°C with regular rotation for maximum colour, tannin and flavour extraction. Bordeaux varieties fermented and matured separately.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806
Phone
+27 21 794 5188
Email
Owner
Zdeněk Bakala &
Charles D. Harman
Charles D. Harman
Cellarmaster
Matthew Day