Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.9 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window two to three years
Region Coastal Region
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Stainless Steel Tank
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L
Production Details All grapes were hand-harvested in the cool of the early morning to preserve freshness. Fermentation was split between traditional open-top fermenters and stainless-steel tanks, with a mix of punch-downs and pump-overs applied during the early stages of fermentation to gently extract colour, flavour, and fine tannins without harshness. Once alcoholic fermentation was complete, the wine was carefully drained from the skins by gravity, maintaining purity and vibrancy before undergoing malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Maturation followed in 300L French oak barrels (second- and third-fill) for 12 months, adding subtle complexity while keeping the fruit character at the fore.
Tasting Notes
vibrant cherry fruit, dried tobacco leaf, subtle graphite edge, juicy, expressive, fine tannins, oak, blackcurrant
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Strand Road (R44), Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (21) 880 0717
Email
Owner
AdVini
Cellarmaster
RJ Botha