Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon48%
Merlot35%
Cabernet Franc10%
Malbec4%
Petit Verdot3%
Drinking Window 2031
Region Paarl
Vine Age 16-27 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes were picked in the cool early mornings between 23˚ and 24 º Balling. The different batches of fruit were de-stemmed, gently crushed and went into tanks for 2 to 3 days. Fermentation on the skins peaked between 30˚ and 32 º Celsius and lasted from 7 to 10 days. Healthy grapes enabled a long post-fermentation maceration that took place over 25 to 30 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in 225-litre French Oak barrels. These varied from 1st to 3rd fills ensuring mild wood integration. The wines went through a number of gentle rackings before being returned to the barrels to age for 12 to 18 months. The wine was lightly filtered.
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1976
Email
Owner
Johnathan Grieve
Cellarmaster
Corné Marais