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
Producer Information
Address
Klapmuts – Simondium Road, Simondium, 7670, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 874 1648
Email
Cellarmaster
André Roux & Kayla Oertle-Morse