Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.58%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier
Syrah74%
Grenache10%
Cinsault8%
Cabernet Sauvignon7%
Viognier1%
Drinking Window 2023-2030
Region Franschhoek
Soil Porseleinberg and goldmine vineyards, Swartland
Grapes Picked 5 Feb 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Porseleinberg (60% of fruit) and Goldmine farms
Fermentation Vessels Concrete, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 2500L foudres, barriques, 600L demi-muids
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Whole-berry fermented in concrete and stainless steel fermenters with no additions. Syrah and Cinsault matured in seasoned 2500L French oak foudres and barriques. Grenache matured in seasoned 600L demi-muids. Cabernet Sauvignon aged in new French oak barriques. Élevage 12-14 months. 3349 barriques selected.
Certifications Sustainable (Integrated Production of Wine)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 3320
Email
Owner
Marc Kent
Cellarmaster
Gottfried Mocke (Winemaker)