Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Elgin
Soil Decomposed bokkeveld shale, Clay
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation North/South On Northeast And South Facing Slopes, Northwest/Southeast On The South Facing Slopes
Grape Clone 667, 777, 113, 115, PN5
Vine Age 3 to 34 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 6 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 19% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak19%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak56%
Oak Types French
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Grapes are sorted in the vineyard and again at the winery before destemming. The whole berries are gravity-fed to 3.5ton wooden vats where a cold-soak is completed over 6 days at temperatures of between 14° and 16°C. The fermentation was allowed to start naturally and after five days the wine was inoculated with selected strains of Burgundian yeast to ensure a complete fermentation. During the fermentation, the skin cap was punched through by hand twice a day. After fermentation and pressing, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and maturation. (19% new, 25% 2nd and the balance 3rd. fill.) Maturation in oak was for 12 months. After tasting and blending trials, the wine was racked (displaced using Nitrogen gas rather than pumping), assembled and prepared for bottling.
Tasting Notes
delicate earthy aromas, red berry flavours, dark berry flavours, savoury notes, chalky tannins, long lingering finish
Food Pairing game fish, game birds, venison, grilled beef, strong cheese, hard cheese
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Producer Information
Website
Address
N2, Kromco Turn off, De Rust Estate, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 844 0605
Email
Owner
Paul Clüver (Managing Director), Clüver Family
Cellarmaster
Andries Burger