Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon46%
Merlot36%
Malbec12%
Petit Verdot6%
Region Franschhoek
Soil Well-drained soil types
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Brix at Harvest 25.0°
Sites Darling, Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225-litre French oak barrels
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted. The varieties were harvested separately at optimal ripeness and at an average of 25 degrees Balling. Each variety was fermented separately at between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. During wine-making there was minimal intervention, with regular punch-downs and pump-overs, for extraction of colour and flavour. After fermentation the grapes were pressed and malolactic fermentation was completed in 225-litre French oak barrels. 40% of the maturation took place in first-fill French oak barrels, and the remainder in second- and third-fill barrels. The components were kept separately for 16-18 months. Thereafter, blending took place, followed by bottling of the wine 3 months later.
Tasting Notes
vibrant red fruit, black currant, blueberry, oak spices, dark chocolate
Food Pairing well-prepared red meat dishes
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Producer Information
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Address
R45 Main Road, Franschhoek 7600, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 876 8002
Email
Owner
Hein Koegelenberg