2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre
Cinsault62%
Syrah19%
Mourvedre19%
Region Elgin
Soil Iron-rich clay, Cobble soils
Elevation 120.0 meters
Sites Bot River
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method 60% Destemmed, Balance Whole Bunch
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 L
Bottling Date 18 Aug 2023
Production Volume 2,100 bottles
Bottles2,100
Production Details The grapes were co-fermented to encourage early integration and aromatic complexity. Sixty percent was destemmed and the balance fermented as whole bunches. The wine matured for 14 months in 300 L French oak barrels, 20% new, with the remainder in older barrels. Wine of origin: Bot River.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red cherry, rose petal, crushed herbs, spice, earth
Palate: elegant, textural, vibrant red fruit, refined tannins, savoury
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre
Cinsault53%
Syrah27%
Mourvedre20%
Region Elgin
Soil Iron-rich clay, Cobble soils
Elevation 120.0 meters
Sites Bot River
Fermentation Vessels Open Vessels, French Oak Barrel
Pressing Method 50% Crushed, 30% Destemmed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 L
Bottling Date 12 Sep 2022
Production Volume 2,988 bottles
Bottles2,988
Production Details Handpicked grapes were left overnight to cool in a refrigerated container, then co-fermented in open vessels. After pressing, the wine matured for 16 months in 300 L French oak barrels, 20% new. Wine of origin: Bot River.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pepper, liquorice, black cherry
Palate: fresh, lavender, dark berry fruit
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