Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.95%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional, Merlot
Syrah47%
Mourvèdre24%
Cabernet Sauvignon19%
Touriga Nacional9%
Merlot1%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 18-20 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Topped Tanks
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Production Details All the grapes were hand-picked. Mourvedre was fermented as whole-bunches, the Syrah was partially de-stemmed (50%) and the other varieties were totally de-stemmed. Fermentation took place in open-topped tanks. Maturation occurred in 500L French oak barrels for the 1st 12 months and then in concrete (50%) and 500L barrels (50%) for a further 12 months.
Tasting Notes
dark berry, fynbos, fennel
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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