Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.39%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Red hutton soils
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vine Age 17-28 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Open-Fermenters, Tanks
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and fermented in wooden open-fermenters for 5-7 days at 24ºC-28ºC. Punch-downs every 4 hours, fermented dry on skins. MLF completed spontaneously in tanks before the wine was racked into 225L French Oak Barrels. 22 months oak maturation in 100% first fill 225L French oak barrels. After 22 months of aging, a barrel selection of Cabernet Sauvignon was made by the 6th generation winemaker.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, cedar, cigar box, spiciness
Palate: blackcurrant, firm ripe tannins, delicate finish
Food Pairing roast lamb with fresh garden vegetables
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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