Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache, Chenin Blanc, Tinta Amarella, Mourvedre, Carignan
Syrah74%
Grenache11%
Chenin Blanc6%
Tinta Amarella5%
Mourvedre3%
Carignan1%
Drinking Window 2024-2028
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Schist
Vineyard Yield 22 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat, Open Top Tank
Pressing Method Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 25 Oct 2023
Sulfites 78.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in small crates in the cool mornings. Destemming and gentle crushing directly into small open top tanks and oak vats. Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation. Time on the skins 5 - 7 days, with caps of the skins punched down (pigeage) 2 to 3 times a day. Single pressing in traditional basket press and malolactic fermentation in barrels. Maturation in older French oak barrels for 20 months, with several rackings to gradually clarify the wine. The wine was bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blueberry compote, rosemary, liquorice, charcuterie
Palate: juicy, energetic, balanced, refreshing, long finish, dry tannins, easy tannins, vibrant
Food Pairing South African braai, lamb, braaibroodjies