Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.99%
Residual Sugar 1.68 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 8 to 10 years
Region Durbanville
Soil Ancient, Stony, Shale soils
Elevation 50-80 meters
Orientation Lower South-Facing Slopes
Vine Age planted 2003
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermentation Vessel, French Oak Barrels
Pressing Method 30% Whole-Bunch, 70% Destemmed
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 16.67% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak16.67%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225
Production Volume 1,718 bottles
Bottles1,718
Production Details From a vineyard planted in 2003 on the lower south-facing slopes of Bakenkop hill on Welbeloond Farm. The vineyard has ancient, stony, shale soils and sits between 50 and 80 m above sea level. It is 9 km east of the Atlantic Ocean and has been farmed organically since June 2015. Harvest yields were 2.17 kg/vine. Picked by hand into crates early in the morning. 30% of the grapes were left as whole-bunch with the remainder destemmed and transferred to a two-ton open fermentation vessel. During fermentation the wine was punched down three times daily. After 7 days the wine was pressed and then matured in 225 litre French oak barrels, 16.67% new, for 9 months before bottling. W.O. Durbanville, Cape Town.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, blueberry, redcurrant, clove, pepper spice
Palate: balanced, good concentration of flavour, elegant, medium-bodied, supple chalky tannins, long dry finish
Critics Ratings Platter's South African Wine Guide: 4.5 stars (2026)
Platter's South African Wine Guide4.5 stars (2026)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Welbeloond Farm, Cnr of Potsdam Rd. & Malibongwe Dr. Cape Farms, Cape Town, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 509 0224
Email
Owner
Andrew Mellish