2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Elim
Soil Shale, Koffieklip, Decomposed granite, Clay
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 13 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details A small volume of carefully selected fruit was brought to De Grendel in the early hours of the morning. The fruit, 30% of which was left as whole clusters, was open fermented in stainless steel tanks. The fermenting cap was punched down four times a day to produce more robust tannins with excellent structure and concentration of fruit. The wine was matured for 13 months in second and third fill French Oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, lavender, violet, rosemary
Palate: full-bodied, rich, juicy
Food Pairing pork shoulder, slow-roasted Springbok shanks with creamy mashed potatoes
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.96%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Elim
Pressing Method Whole Cluster Fermentation And Cap Punch-Down
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 30% whole cluster fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Fermenting cap punched down four times a day. Matured for 13 months in second and third fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, lavender, blackberry
Palate: rich, solid but soft tannins, mulberries, white pepper
Food Pairing marinated chargrilled ribeye steak, game pies, moussaka topped with aged parmesan
Producer Information
Website
Address
Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 558 6280
Email
Owner
Sir David Graaff
Cellarmaster
Charles Hopkins