Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale, Rocky graniet-skalie soil
Vine Age 5-21 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Topped Fermenters, Concrete Egg, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 10 months
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked, 70% were de-stemmed and the remainder left as whole-clusters. Natural fermentation occurred in small, open-topped fermenters. Maturation took place in concrete egg (37%) and old oak barrels (63%) for 10 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: stewed plums, raspberries, slight smoky perfume, touch of earthiness
Palate: medium-bodied, savoury, chalky 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