Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.34%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Merlot44%
Cabernet Sauvignon32%
Malbec15%
Petit Verdot6%
Cabernet Franc3%
Region Durbanville
Fermentation Vessels Open-Top Fermenters
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 43% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak43%
Oak Types French
Production Volume 9,786 bottles
Bottles9,786
Production Details Great wine is made in the vineyard, this being ever-true in the case of Bordeaux varietals such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Meticulous leaf removal around the bunch zone allowed for improved sunlight penetration, thus ensuring optimal ripening and colour and flavour development. The Cape's many winds served to further reduce our yields ensuring optimal fruit concentration. After selective hand-harvesting, the grapes are de-stemmed and individual berries are sorted across a vibrating table ensuring only the best grapes make their way to fermentation tanks. Fermentation takes place in open-top fermenters with punch-downs every four hours ensuring optimal colour, tannin and flavour extraction. The wine is then matured in 100% French oak (43% new oak) for fourteen months followed by light filtration prior bottling.
Tasting Notes
Palate: luscious red fruit, rich dark chocolate, warm sticky toffee pudding
Food Pairing seared beef brisket in Bourguignon sauce
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Tygerbergvalley Road/ M13, Durbanville, 7551, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 976 1467
Email
Owner
Bernhard Veller
Cellarmaster
Helgard van Schalkwyk