Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Mourvèdre
Region Paarl
Harvest Dates Last weeks of January (early, approximately one month earlier than usual due to hot season)
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks, Nomblot cement eggs, terracotta clay amphorae
Lees Aging 1 month
Production Details Grapes given minimal skin contact in the press. Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks for three weeks. Racked off primary lees and kept on secondary lees for one month. Small components fermented and matured in Nomblot cement eggs and terracotta clay amphorae.
Tasting Notes
Light pink salmon colour, Strawberries and rose petals on the nose, Watermelon and crushed pomegranate on the palate, Fresh acidity, Medium-bodied, Dry, Unwooded, Delicious lingering mouth-feel
Food Pairing Trout, Salmon, Sushi
Producer Information
Website
Address
Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 3852
Email
Owner
Koos Bekker and Karen Roos
Cellarmaster
Charl Coetzee