Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.54%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir100%
Region Coastal Region
Sites Berg-en-Dal farm, Piekenierskloof
Vine Age planted 1973
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottling Date 03/2024
Production Volume 1,350 bottles
Bottles1,350
Production Details Grenache Noir from the Berg-en-Dal farm in Piekenierskloof, from a vineyard planted in 1973. Warm days and cool nights help the old dryland bush vines produce small, flavourful berries. Handpicked early in the morning and delivered cold to the cellar. 20% whole bunches were placed at the bottom of the foudre to elevate fruit expression, with stems adding aromatic lift and grip. The rest of the berries were hand-sorted on top. Fermentation started naturally, with extraction managed by punch-downs and pump-overs. Basket-pressed to barrels and aged for 12 months before the best barrels were selected.
Tasting Notes
berry-cherry red fruit, fynbos, spices, licorice, earthy smell of wet soil after rain
Food Pairing roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled vegetables, camembert, chevin cheese
Producer Information
Website
Address
Suid-Agter Paarl Road, Suider-Paarl 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 863 2450
Email
Owner
Charles Back
Cellarmaster
Anthony de Jager