Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.58%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Deep red hutton soils
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vine Age 8-15 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Tanks, Oak Barrel
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Production Details The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness. Fermentation in open fermenters for 5-7 days at 24°C to 28°C. Punch-downs every 4 hours, pressed at 5° Balling. 100% MLF completed spontaneously in tanks before the wine was racked into 225L French oak barrels. 12 months oak maturation in 30% new 225L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, white pepper, pomegranate, cigar box, cloves, spice
Palate: red fruit, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, spicy finish
Food Pairing powerful red meat dishes, spicy red meat dishes, venison, strongly flavoured cheeses, harder cheeses
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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