Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon34%
Cinsaut34%
Carignan32%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age 14 year old, 42-year old, 18-year old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 4 months
Production Details The Divergent blend comprises of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Cinsaut and 32% Carignan. The Carignan was picked first towards the end of January from 14 year old, unirrigated bush vines from Wellington. The Cinsaut, from the Helderberg region, was then picked in mid – February. These are 42-year old, unirrigated bush vines. Lastly, the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked early-March from 18-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
red cherries, plums, sweet blackcurrant, star anise, forest floor
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2018 Special report: 91/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2018 Special report91/100
Platter's Guide 20194.5 stars
Jamie Goode: Cape Wine September 201896/100
Neal Martin August 201891/100
Anthony Mueller for Wine Advocate (Robertparker.com) October 201991+
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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