Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.13%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault
Merlot42%
Cabernet Sauvignon34%
Cinsault24%
Region Franschhoek
Soil Tukulu
Vine Age 35 years old (Cinsault)
Oak Types French
Production Details Hand-picked and hand-sorted grapes were fermented separately with carefully selected yeasts. Fermentation period of 7-9 days. Underwent Malolactic conversion. Separate maturation in French oak barrels. Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months (33% in first-fill, 33% in second-fill, 33% in third-fill). Cinsault aged for 12 months in third-fill 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 spicey 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