Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre
Syrah43%
Cabernet Sauvignon37%
Mourvedre20%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale
Vine Age 16-18 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Topped Tanks, French Oak Barrels
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 13% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak13%
Oak Types French
Production Details All the grapes were hand-picked. Cabernet Sauvignon was de-stemmed while the Syrah and Mourvedre were partially de-stemmed. Fermentation took place in open-topped tanks. Maturation occurred in French oak barrels (13% new) for 20 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berry, savoury
Palate: complex, full-bodied, well-integrated tannins, long finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Hoopenberg Rd, Paarl, 7607, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 200 9903
Email
Owner
Tyrrel &
Philip Myburgh (5th generation)
Philip Myburgh (5th generation)
Cellarmaster
Tyrrel & Philip Myburgh