Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Elgin
Soil Bokkeveld shale, Clay
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation North/South On Northeast And South Facing Slopes, Northwest/Southeast On The South Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates February 22 - March 16, 2021
Grape Clone 667, 777, 113, 115, PN5
Vine Age 1-31 years
Fermentation Vessels Fermentation Tank, Oak Barrel, Wooden Vat
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 5000 litre wooden vats
Production Details The growing season consisted of moderate day temperatures and cool night temperatures. Harvesting of Pinot noir started on February 22nd and finished on March 16th. Grapes were picked in the early hours of the morning and stored in cold storage overnight. Extensive individual berry sorting was done by hand prior to destemming without crushing. Whole berries were transferred without pumping to fermentation tanks. Cold maceration at 12°-14° Celsius for 5-6 days. Fermentation started spontaneously with some batches inoculated using selected strains of Burgundian yeast. The skin cap was punched through by hand at least 3 times per day. After fermentation and pressing, the wine was transferred to older French oak barrels and 5,000 litre wooden vats for malolactic fermentation and maturation. The wine is matured in French oak for 10 months. Production: 13,600 cases (x6).
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruits, ripe cherries
Palate: cherries, poached ripe plums
Food Pairing rosemary and mustard infused lamb, Asian style fish dishes, vegetarian lentil burgers
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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