Latest Technical Specifications · 2025
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Syrah83%
Grenache11%
Mourvedre6%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 4 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
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Production Details Selective hand-picking was carried out for Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Each variety was whole-bunch pressed individually and underwent spontaneous fermentation partially in seasoned 300L French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks. The barrel-fermented portion remained on lees for four months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild_raspberry, pink_grapefruit, rose_petals
Palate: pomegranate, red_currant, mineral, spice, dry_finish
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Syrah83%
Grenache11%
Mourvedre6%
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 4 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Selective hand-picking was carried out for Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Each variety was whole-bunch pressed individually and underwent spontaneous fermentation partially in seasoned 300L French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks. The barrel-fermented portion remained on lees for four months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild_raspberry, pink_grapefruit, rose_petals
Palate: pomegranate, red_currant, mineral, spice, dry_finish
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Syrah
Grenache Noir
Cinsault
Mourvedre
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Oak Aging 7 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
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Production Details Careful bunch selection was carried out in the vineyard. The Grenache and Cinsault grapes were whole-bunch pressed, settled overnight and fermented in 500L old French oak barrels. The Syrah portion was whole-bunch pressed and transferred to steel tanks for fermentation to preserve freshness. The Cinsault and Grenache went through secondary fermentation for added aromatic complexity. The wine was partially matured in old oak barrels for 7 months.
Tasting Notes
Palate: strawberry, cherry, watermelon, saline, orange_toned_acidity, stemmy_spice
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.91%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsault
Syrah
Grenache Noir
Cinsault
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Careful bunch selection was carried out in the vineyard. The Grenache and Cinsault grapes were whole-bunch pressed, settled overnight and fermented in 500L old French oak barrels. The Syrah portion was whole-bunch pressed and transferred to steel tanks for fermentation to preserve freshness. The Cinsault and Grenache went through secondary fermentation for added aromatic complexity. The wine was partially matured in old oak barrels for 11 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: hibiscus, fynbos_spice, wild_strawberry
Palate: raspberry, mulberry, sappy_cherry, watermelon, lemon_acidity
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsault
Syrah
Grenache Noir
Cinsault
Region Paarl
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Production Details Bunches were selected in the vineyard during harvest, then whole-bunch pressed and settled overnight. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. The wine was partially matured in old oak barrels for a few months before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: raspberry, watermelon, citrus_peel
Palate: watermelon, strawberry, grapefruit, floral
Producer Information
Website
Address
Brookdale Estate, Hawequa Road, Paarl, Western Cape, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 76 400 0229