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 26.1 months (793 days)
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.
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