Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.73%
Residual Sugar 3.23 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 6.45 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere
Cabernet Sauvignon37%
Petit Verdot32%
Merlot10%
Malbec10%
Cabernet Franc9%
Carmenere2%
Drinking Window now or cellared for up to eight years
Region Coastal Region
Sites 52% Stellenbosch, 26% Breedekloof, 22% Paarl
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date December 2020
Production Details The 2019 season showed promise with improved winter rains, but variable weather and continuous temperature fluctuations resulted in inconsistent bud break, uneven flowering and set, followed by slow and uneven ripening. Reds were most affected and overall yields were down. Grape bunches were hand-picked and sorted in the KWV The Mentors cellar. After fermentation, the most promising wines were selected for barrel maturation, then reselected after 12 months for a further six months before blending. Yield: 6-8 tons/ha. Total production: 22,400 L.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrants, blueberries, plums, black cherries, pencil shavings, dried herbs
Palate: intense concentration, firm tannin structure, sweet fruit, excellent follow-through
Food Pairing braised lamb shoulder, filet mignon
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Producer Information
Website
Address
La Concorde, 57 Main Rd, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 807 3911
Email
Owner
KWV (Cooperative)