Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.09%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot39%
Cinsault31%
Cabernet Sauvignon30%
Region Franschhoek
Soil Tukulu soils
Vine Age 35 years old (Cinsault)
Oak Types French
Production Details Hand-picked and hand-sorted grapes were fermented separately with carefully selected yeasts. Underwent Malolactic conversion. Each component was matured separately in French oak barrels. The Merlot was matured for 18 months in equal portions of first-, second- and third-fill barrels. The Cabernet Sauvignon was matured for 18 months in equal portions of second- and third-fill barrels. Cinsault was matured for 12 months in third- and fourth-fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
red fruit, black fruit, mulberries, subtle spices
Food Pairing hearty tomato or oxtail based stews, lambs bredie, mild & sweet spicy dishes such as Cape Malay Curry or Bobotie, matured hard cheese
Producer Information
Website
Address
R45 Main Road, Franschhoek 7600, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 876 8002
Email
Owner
Hein Koegelenberg