Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Cinsaut25%
Carignan25%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age 18-year-old (Carignan), 46-year-old (Cinsaut)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 8 months
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Bottling Date December
Production Details The Divergent blend comprises of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cinsaut and 25% Carignan. The Carignan was picked first towards the end of January from 18-year-old, unirrigated bush vines from Wellington. The Cinsaut, from the Helderberg region, picked in late February. These are 46-year-old, unirrigated bush vines. Lastly, the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked early-March 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 separate in 225L barrels. The wine spent 8 months in barrel. In June the barrels were first racked and the blend was made up in October and bottled in December. 8 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, black berries, violets, fynbos, earth, spice
Palate: medium bodied, great clarity of fruit, snappy acidity, fine tannins, grip, precise, harmonious
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 96/100 June 2023
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za96/100 June 2023
Tim Atkin 2023 South Africa Report92/100 September 2023
Platter's Guide 202495/100 5 stars
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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