Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.21%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional
Syrah55%
Mourvedre26%
Cabernet Sauvignon10%
Trincadeira6%
Touriga Nacional3%
Drinking Window 2018 to 2023
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Schist, Loamy
Vineyard Yield 29 hL/ha
Vine Age 8 & 9 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vats, Open Top Tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 18/12/2015
Sulfites 65.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings and transported back to Stellenbosch in a small refrigerated truck. 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 21 months, with several rackings to gradually clarify the wine. The wine was bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: perfumed, floral, red fruits, wild fruits, spice
Palate: juicy, minerality
ruby red
Food Pairing South African braai