Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 14 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Darling
Sites South-facing upper slopes of the Kapokberg in the Darling Hills, overlooking the icy Atlantic Ocean
Fermentation Vessels Open Tank, Oak Barrel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Types first-fill French oak
Barrel Size 300-litre barrels
Closure Cork
Production Volume 1,400 bottles
Bottles1,400
Production Details Open tank fermentation on the skins took place for 14 days with regular punch-downs before pressing and barrel maturation. The wine was aged for 15 months in first-fill 300-litre French oak barrels before bottling.
Tasting Notes
ripe red berry fruit, cherries, raspberries, floral notes, vanilla, spice, cedar, forest floor, long lingering aftertaste
Critics Ratings Lumo Awards: Double Gold 2023
Lumo AwardsDouble Gold 2023
Gilbert & Gaillard91 Points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Darling Hills Road, Darling, 7345, South Africa
Phone
+27 22 492 2825
Email
Owner
Nick Pentz (Pentz family)
Cellarmaster
Jannie de Clerk