Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $19.47Original ZAR 320.00≈ €17.33 · £14.64 | holdenmanz.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.78
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Franschhoek
Soil Varying soil types
Harvest Dates 1 April 2021 - 7 April 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Bottling Date 15 Jun 2023
Production Details 2021 harvest was approx. 2 weeks later than normal due to cooler weather throughout the season, which persisted through harvest time and expressed itself with vines of higher acidity. The season produced strong vine growth, good bunch and berry sizes. These grapes were picked slightly later than previous year on 1st to 7th April 2021 from specific parcels on the Estate with varying soil types. This complexity in growing has resulted in a wonderful intricacy in the wine. Grapes were picked at optimal ripeness to enable the correct balance between sugar and phenolic components. Individual batches were bunch and berry sorted, crushed and destalked to tank. Natural fermentation started after 10 days cold soaking. The wine was matured in first and second fill 225 litre French oak barrels for 24 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, cloves, blackberry, pencil shavings
Palate: refined dense, complex array of fruits, width, complexity, depth, long finish, full finish, fine tannins, tension, well balanced acidity
Food Pairing wood grilled chateaubriand steak with Lyonnaise potatoes, thyme roasted wild mushrooms and grilled polenta, Wagyu burger
Vintages
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.89%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Region Franschhoek
Soil Varying soil types
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details These grapes were selected from specific parcels with varying soil types. This complexity in growing has resulted in a wonderful intricacy in the wine. Grapes were picked at optimal ripeness to enable the correct balance between sugar and phenolic components. Individual batches were bunch and berry sorted, crushed and destalked to tank. Natural fermentation started after 5 days cold soaking. The wine was matured in 225 litre French oak barrels for 22 months. 30% first fill and 70% 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, blueberry, green tobacco leaf, cassis, pine, black liquorice, cedar, five spices
Palate: dark fruit
Food Pairing wood grilled chateaubriand steak with Lyonnaise potatoes, slow cooked braised oxtail with butterbeans, rosemary lamb chops with new potatoes
Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer