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