Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Carignan, Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan34%
Cinsaut33%
Cabernet Sauvignon33%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age 13 year old (Carignan), 41-year old (Cinsaut), 17-year old (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 4 months
Bottling Date end of the year
Production Details The Divergent blend comprises of 34% Carignan, 33% Cinsaut and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Carignan was picked first towards the end of January from 13 year old, unirrigated bush vines from Wellington. The Cinsaut, from the Helderberg region, was then picked in mid – February. These are 41-year old, unirrigated bush vines. Lastly, the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked early-March from 17-year old trellised and irrigated vines on from the Stellenbosch region (Polkadraai). 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 separate in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the Divergent blend was made up in July after which the wine spent a further 4 months in barrel until bottling at the end of the year.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, currant, plum fruit, floral character, spice
Palate: medium bodied, well balanced, freshness, savoury finish, fine, expressive, purity
Critics Ratings Winemag: 92
Winemag92
Tim Atkin South Africa 2017 Special report91
2018 South African Platter's Wine Guide93
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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