Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Vineyard Yield 6 hL/ha
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 9.4 months (285 days)
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak29%
Third Fill Oak29%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228 litre
Production Details The 2019 harvest season tested even the most skilled winemakers. Early leaf fall after three years of drought left reduced reserves for vines to mature grapes. Spring was characterised by intense weather fluctuations, resulting in a reduced number of looser and uneven bunches with smaller berries. Vineyards were off to a slow start and growth was erratic due to variations between warm and cold days and low soil temperatures. A heatwave at the end of October was followed by cold, windy conditions during the flowering and set phase of many vineyards. This led to unevenness in bunches and berries between vines in the same block and even on the same grapevine. Though these challenges resulted in a reduced yield, the vintage was excellent, filled with character.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 73 322 9499
Owner
Berene Sauls
Cellarmaster
Emul Ross (Hamilton Russell Vineyards)