Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $55.46Original CHF 45.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Merlot41%
Cabernet Sauvignon28%
Cabernet Franc24%
Petit Verdot6%
Malbec1%
Region Franschhoek
Vine Age 10 to 33 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, New French Oak
Oak Details 47% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak47%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested from late February to March and carefully selected using optical sorting. Fermented in stainless steel with gentle pump-overs and extended skin contact, only the free-run wine was retained. Select parcels completed malolactic fermentation in new French oak, before all components were blended and matured for 18 months in 225L barrels (47% new). Early blending ensured a seamless and harmonious final expression.
Tasting Notes
Nose: liquorice, cedarwood, graphite
Palate: plum, black cherry, savoury oak spice
Food Pairing slow-braised Karoo lamb shank infused with Cape Malay spices, creamy pommes purée
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Merlot44%
Cabernet Sauvignon26%
Cabernet Franc24%
Petit Verdot6%
Region Franschhoek
Vine Age 10 to 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Details 51% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak51%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Handpicked grapes, meticulously sorted, were fermented in stainless steel with extended skin contact for optimal colour and flavour. Only free-run wine was selected, ageing for 18 months in 225L French oak barrels, 51% of which were new.
Tasting Notes
black cherry, nutmeg, cassis, liquorice, spearmint, oak spice
Food Pairing springbok fillet with black cherry glaze, crisp spring vegetables, coriander and quince puree, fondant potato, red wine jus
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.95 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Merlot36%
Cabernet Sauvignon31%
Cabernet Franc28%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window ten years from vintage
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates mid-February through to March
Vine Age 10 to 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 43% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak43%
Second Fill Oak45%
Third Fill Oak12%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Using an optic sorter to sort the berries resulted in excellent colour density. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel, followed by extended skin contact, with regular pump overs for gentle extraction of colour and flavour from the skins. Thereafter selected tanks completed malolactic fermentation in new French oak and the remainder in stainless steel, followed by maturation in barrel. Matured for 18 months in 225 L French oak barrels, of which 43% was new wood, 45% second fill and the remainder third fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: raspberry, thyme, cinnamon spice, tobacco
Palate: plum, cassis, black cherry
deep ruby hue
Food Pairing beef oxtail slowly braised with crushed black cherry, mixed spice, and topped with herbed bread
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Merlot40%
Cabernet Sauvignon29%
Cabernet Franc23%
Petit Verdot5%
Malbec3%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates mid-February through to March
Vine Age 10 to 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Details 54% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak54%
Barrel Size 225L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Berries, sorted by means of an optic sorter to ensure excellent colour density, fermented in stainless steel, followed by extended skin contact, with regular pump overs for gentle extraction of colour and flavour from the skins. Thereafter selected tanks completed malolactic fermentation in new barrel and the remaining in stainless steel, followed by maturation in barrel. Matured for 18 months in 225L French oak barrels of which 54 % was new wood and the remainder second and third fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
juicy blackberries, plum, pencil shaving nuances, liquorice, cherries, oak spice
Food Pairing Springbok shank, celeriac puree, grilled leeks, warm spiced blueberry glaze
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Merlot47%
Cabernet Sauvignon23%
Cabernet Franc21%
Petit Verdot7%
Malbec2%
Drinking Window This wine has an aging potential of 10 years.
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates mid-February through to March
Vine Age 10 to 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked from mid-February through to March. The season had less rainfall with a cooler ripening period enabling even development of smaller, concentrated berries. Fermentation, followed by extended skin contact, occurred in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs for gentle extraction of colour and flavour from the skins. Thereafter, selected tanks completed malolactic fermentation in new barrels and the remainder in stainless steel, followed by barrel maturation. Matured for 18 months in 225L French oak barrels of which 30% was new wood and the remainder second and third fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
blueberry, plum, violet, oak spice, cedar
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Merlot70%
Cabernet Franc13%
Cabernet Sauvignon12%
Malbec5%
Region Franschhoek
Vine Age 15 to 27 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 16 days
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked from the beginning of February to the end of March 2017. Fermented in stainless steel tanks. Skin contact for 16 to 25 days resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds. Matured for 18 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.
Food Pairing beef sirloin, parsnip puree, potato fondant, grape pomace jus
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc52%
Merlot32%
Cabernet Sauvignon16%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates February to March 2016
Vine Age 13 to 28 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel Tank
Maceration 16 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked from beginning February to end March 2016 with an average yield of 8 tons per hectare. Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. Skin contact for 16 to 20 days resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds. Matured for 18 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, cassis, fennel, forest floor, cedarwood
Palate: delicately textured
Food Pairing fennel crusted sirloin, celeriac purée, potato fondant, hazelnut beurre noisette, fig and red wine jus
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Merlot61%
Cabernet Sauvignon15%
Cabernet Franc13%
Malbec7%
Petit Verdot4%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates February-March 2015
Vine Age 13 to 28 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel
Maceration 16 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 255 litre
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked from beginning February to end March 2015. Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. 16 to 20 days skin contact resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds. Matured for 18 months in 255 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: raspberry, blackcurrant, plum, pine nettle, coriander
Palate: cranberry, dark chocolate
Food Pairing pan-seared beef fillet, porcini mushrooms, asparagus
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot60%
Cabernet Franc25%
Cabernet Sauvignon15%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates February to end March 2014
Vine Age 12 to 27 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel
Maceration 16 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Production Details Matured for 18 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, blueberries, fresh coriander
Palate: complexity, silky tannins, exceptional balance, chocolate
Food Pairing slow braised Karoo Lamb Shoulder and herbs, classic Potato Fondant, glazed Carrots
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot70%
Cabernet Sauvignon15%
Cabernet Franc15%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates February to end March 2013
Vine Age 11 to 26 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel Tank
Maceration 16 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details Matured for 18 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark blueberry, chocolate, thyme, pine nut, roasted coffee bean, cedarwood
Food Pairing Dry Aged Grass Fed Prime Rib, Wild Mushroom and Thyme Ragout, Crispy Onions
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot70%
Cabernet Sauvignon20%
Cabernet Franc10%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked mid February to end March 2012
Vine Age 10 to 25 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel
Maceration 16 days
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details Matured for 22 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
wild berry, flinty, mineral, exotic herbal
Food Pairing Roasted Dry aged Beef Sirloin, Confit Garlic, Smoked Eggplant
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot50%
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Cabernet Franc5%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked early February to end March 2011
Vine Age 12 to 27 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Maceration 16 days
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. 5% of the juice was barrel fermented to preserve the fruit flavours of the berries. 16 to 20 days skin contact resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds. Matured for 22 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 10 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
black cherry, strawberry, dark chocolate, roasted coffee bean, almond
Food Pairing fillet of beef, gnocchi
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Merlot35%
Cabernet Franc20%
Region Franschhoek
Vine Age 11 to 26 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Maceration 15 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to mid March 2010 with an average yield of 8 ton per hectare. Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. 10% of the juice was barrel fermented to preserve the fruit flavours of the berries. 15 to 20 days skin contact resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds. Matured for 20 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 10 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
red cherry, cedar wood, dark chocolate
Food Pairing fillet of beef with a dark chocolate jus
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $55.46Original CHF 45.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $55.46Original CHF 45.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Address
Klapmuts – Simondium Road, Simondium, 7670, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 874 1648
Cellarmaster
André Roux & Kayla Oertle-Morse