Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsaut, Syrah
Cinsaut95%
Syrah5%
Region Darling
Soil Sandy decomposed granite
Elevation 204.0 meters
Vine Age planted 1951
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Types older oak
Sulfites 78.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Region: Darling; Ward: Darling. Both bush-vine vineyards grow on the slopes of the Darling hills. The oldest Cinsaut vineyard in Darling was planted in 1951, with 5% Shiraz from its neighbour. Grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were hand sorted and partially destemmed. Fermentation took place in open top fermenters with a combination of destemmed grapes and whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation and stayed on the skins for as long as possible. Aged in older oak for 8 months, then blended and bottled.
Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser