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
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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