Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.32%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon54%
Merlot37%
Petit Verdot5%
Cabernet Franc2%
Malbec2%
Region Durbanville
Soil Deep red hutton soils
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vine Age 19-35 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Fermenters, Tanks, Oak Barrel
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 20 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-28ºC. Punch-downs every 4 hours, fermented dry on skins. MLF completed spontaneously in tanks before being blended and 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