Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.93%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon59%
Merlot26%
Petit Verdot10%
Malbec4%
Cabernet Franc1%
Region Durbanville
Soil Red hutton
Orientation North-Facing
Vine Age 17-33 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Fermenters, Tanks, Oak Barrel
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness with the components harvested and vinified separately. Fermentation in open-fermenters for 5-7 days at 24ºC-28°C. Punch-downs every 4 hours, fermented dry on skins. MLF completed spontaneously in tanks before the wine was racked into 225L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark chocolate, cedar, blackberry jam, cherry, cassis
Palate: robust tannins, sweet tannins, black cherry, red fruits, oak, vanilla
Food Pairing hearty beef dishes, goulash, stroganoff
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Koeberg Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 976 3361
Email
Owner
Thys Louw
Cellarmaster
Thys Louw