2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage
Drinking Window 2024-2038
Region Durbanville
Soil Decomposed granite & oakleaf
Harvest Dates Mid-February 2023
Brix at Harvest 25.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Pressing Method Standard
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural_Cork
Production Volume 850 bottles
Bottles850
Certifications ecocert (In Transition - Organic)
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.92%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.85
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage
Drinking Window 2015-2030+
Classification Single Vineyard
Region Durbanville
Soil Tukulu and glenrosa
Vineyard Yield 3 hL/ha
Grapes Picked 20 Balling harvest maturity
Brix at Harvest 25.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Cement Tank
Pressing Method Standard
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak - small barrels
Barrel Size small barrels
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Single Vineyard designation wine, first release from Heritage Block Vineyard (2005 was first vintage released).
Certifications Old Vine Project of South Africa member (one of three oldest Pinotage vineyards in South Africa)
Producer Information
Website
Address
R48 Vissershok Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7551, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 975 1655
Email
Owner
Coertze family
Cellarmaster
Wade Roger-Lund