Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsaut
Cabernet Sauvignon38%
Carignan38%
Cinsaut23%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age 19-year-old, 47-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed, 30% Whole Cluster For Cinsaut
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Bottling Date December 2023
Production Details The Divergent blend comprises of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Carignan and 23% Cinsaut. The Carignan was picked first on 14 February from 19-year-old, unirrigated bush vines from Wellington. The Cinsaut, from the Helderberg region, was picked on 27 February. These are 47-year-old, unirrigated bush vines. The Cabernet Sauvignon was also picked on 27 February from a young bush vine vineyard in Helderberg. All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separately in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the blend was made up in October and bottled in December 2023. 9 months total in barrel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cranberry, cassis, rose, fynbos, fresh herbs
Palate: dense core of fruit, freshness, fine tannins, mouthcoating
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 94/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za94/100
Tim Atkin 2024 South Africa report September 202493/100
2025 Platter's Guide4.5 stars 94/100
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsriviershoek Farm, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 8851275
Email
Owner
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson
Cellarmaster
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson