Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Franschhoek
Brix at Harvest 25.5°
Vine Age 14 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Top Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French, American
Production Details Only the best grapes were picked at 25.5°B and fermented in small open-top fermenters. Punched down by hand 6 times daily until fermented dry. Grapes were gravity fed to press. After pressing, the wine underwent natural malolactic fermentation in barrel. Wine was matured for 24 months in a selection of new premium French and American oak barrels. Production: 1,200 750ml bottles.
Tasting Notes
Nose: smoky vanilla, dark berries
Palate: smoky, toasty, dark fruit, jam, soft mouthfeel
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Robertsvlei Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2044
Email
Owner
Alastair Wood
Cellarmaster
DP Burger