2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Elgin
Soil Iron-rich clay, Cobble
Elevation 300.0 meters
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date June 14, 2021
Production Details The grapes were handpicked and moved to our cool room overnight. 60% were destemmed and the balance left as whole bunch. Spontaneous fermentation happened in open-top tanks. This vintage was matured a little less time than the last, only 14 months using 20% new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
black olive, spicy fruit, violet, white pepper, berry fruits
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Elgin
Soil Iron-rich clay, Cobble
Elevation 200.0 meters
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date September 11, 2020
Production Details The grapes were handpicked and moved to the cool room overnight. 60% were destemmed and the balance was left as whole bunch. Spontaneous fermentation happened in open-top tanks, and due to COVID the wine was matured longer than usual for 16 months using 30% new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
black olive, spicy fruit, white pepper, berry fruits
Producer Information
Website
Address
8 Kingfisher Park, Ou Paardevlei Road, The Interchange, Somerset West, South Africa
Phone
+27 72 360 3352
Email
Owner
Albert Rousset