Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.36%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Franschhoek
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak75%
Oak Types French Oak, American Oak, Hungarian Oak
Barrel Size 300-litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-picked fruit from Paardeberg, Swartland, and Breedekloof; majority from non-irrigated bush-vines. Fermentation at 22-24°C with daily pump-overs and punch-downs. Aged 14-16 months in French, American, and Hungarian oak (5% first-fill, 20% second-fill, 75% third and fourth-fill).
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Producer Information

Address
R45 Main Road, Franschhoek 7600, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 876 8002
Owner
Hein Koegelenberg

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