2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.23%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Well-drained, Soft, Yellow shale soils
Elevation 1000.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details From the Witzenberg Mountain range in Ceres at 1,000 meters above sea level. South Africa's only truly continental wine-growing climate, with winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. Fruit came from compact bunches and small berries in 2022. Wine was made in an open fermenter with half whole clusters and half destalked fruit using the pneumatic punch-down method. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks before 12 months' maturation in second-, third-, and fourth-fill French oak barrels prior to blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe maraschino cherries, blackcurrant fruit pastilles, fresh herbs, white pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon
Palate: luxurious finesse, promising cellaring potential
Food Pairing duck fillet and apricot atchar, barbequed spare ribs, Boland lamb cutlets, sweetly spiced oxtail
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Well-drained, Soft, Yellow shale soils
Elevation 1000.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details From the Witzenberg Mountain range in Ceres at 1,000 meters above sea level. The later-than-usual, slow 2021 harvest delivered low pH and high natural acidity. Wine was made in an open fermenter with half whole clusters and half destalked fruit using the pneumatic punch-down method. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks before 12 months' maturation in second-, third-, and fourth-fill French oak barrels prior to blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: intense red fruit, peppery fynbos, Mediterranean spices, black pepper, marjoram, rosemary, sweet spice, vanilla
Palate: red berries, smooth lingering finish
Food Pairing lamb's liver, creamy mashed potatoes, rich onion gravy, lamb ragout with red peppers and olives
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.64%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Well-drained, Soft, Yellow shale soils
Elevation 960.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details From the Witzenberg Mountain range in Ceres at 960 meters above sea level, with winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. Cooler night-time and hotter daytime temperatures during the growing season resulted in slower ripening and more concentrated fruit. Wine was made in an open fermenter with half whole clusters and half destalked fruit using the pneumatic punch-down method. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks before 12 months' maturation in second-, third-, and fourth-fill French oak barrels prior to blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet cranberries, white pepper
Palate: full-bodied, sweet red fruit, blackberry pastilles, white pepper, spice, balanced fruit and oak, lingering finish
Food Pairing braised beef shortribs, pepperoni pizza, salami pizza, venison Bourguignon
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.48%
Residual Sugar 2.67 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.94 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Well-drained, Soft, Yellow shale soils
Elevation 960.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details From the Witzenberg Mountain range in Ceres at 960 meters above sea level, with winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. Cooler night-time and hotter daytime temperatures during the growing season resulted in slower ripening and more concentrated fruit. Grapes were completely destemmed before crushing. The wine was made using the aerated pump-over method in a closed tank with extended skin contact. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks before 12 months' maturation in second-, third-, and fourth-fill French oak barrels prior to blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pepper spice, youthful, clean, fresh
Palate: full-bodied, buchu, rosemary, allspice, fresh green herbs, smooth ripe tannins, well-integrated tannins, elegant, finesse
Food Pairing lamb's liver, creamy mashed potatoes, rich onion gravy, lamb ragout with red peppers and olives
Producer Information
Website
Address
Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 558 6280
Email
Owner
Sir David Graaff
Cellarmaster
Charles Hopkins