2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Franc68%
Malbec32%
Region Coastal Region
Harvest Dates February
Sites Franschhoek and Paarl
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French and Austrian oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit from selected sites in Franschhoek and Paarl. Both cultivars were fermented whole bunch with some whole berry fruit, with no crushing and daily pump overs during natural fermentation. The components were racked to new and older French and Austrian oak for 20 months, then the final blend married for 6 weeks before coarse filtration and bottling on the farm.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rich ripe dark fruit
Palate: bright cherry fruit, black pepper spice, concentrated malbec, balance, carefully considered acidity
Food Pairing grilled meats, lamb, spiced meat dishes
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Franc67%
Malbec33%
Region Coastal Region
Harvest Dates February
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French and Austrian oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Coterie by Wildeberg. Hand harvested February from selected sites in Franschhoek and Paarl. Whole bunch fermentation with some whole berry fruit, no crush, daily pump over during natural fermentation for slow gentle extraction. 20 months in French and Austrian oak (new and old) before blend decided. Blend married 6 weeks prior to coarse filtration and bottling.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Franc67%
Malbec33%
Region Coastal Region
Harvest Dates February
Sites Franschhoek and Paarl
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French and Austrian oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit from selected sites in Franschhoek and Paarl. Both cultivars were fermented whole bunch with some whole berry fruit, with no crushing and daily pump overs during natural fermentation. The components were racked to new and older French and Austrian oak for 20 months, then the final blend married for 6 weeks before coarse filtration and bottling on the farm.
Tasting Notes
Nose: crushed red fruits, redcurrant, wild plum, herbal notes, cloves, star anise
Palate: ripe black fruit, savoury mid palate, subtle spicy oak, juicy acidity, fine tannins
Food Pairing grilled meats, lamb, spiced meat dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Franc67%
Malbec33%
Region Coastal Region
Harvest Dates February
Sites Franschhoek and Paarl
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French and Austrian oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit from selected sites in Franschhoek and Paarl. Both cultivars were fermented whole bunch with some whole berry fruit, with no crushing and daily pump overs during natural fermentation. The components were racked to new and older French and Austrian oak for 20 months, then the final blend married for 6 weeks before coarse filtration and bottling on the farm.
Tasting Notes
Nose: crushed red fruits, redcurrant, wild plum, herbal notes, cloves, star anise
Palate: ripe black fruit, savoury mid palate, subtle spicy oak, juicy acidity, fine tannins
Food Pairing grilled meats, lamb, spiced meat dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Verdun Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 895 4111
Owner
JD Rossouw
Cellarmaster
JD Rossouw