2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon92%
Merlot8%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shale
Vine Age 22 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Topped Tanks, French Oak Barrels
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L hogsheads
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in small open-topped tanks with gentle punch-downs. Maturation occurred in small, French-oak "hogsheads" (300L barrels) for a period of 10 months (15% new). A small portion of Merlot (8%) was included in the blend.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cedar, black currant, tobacco
Palate: medium bodied, elegant, powdery tannins
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shale
Vine Age 19 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Topped Tanks
Pressing Method Hand-Picked And De-Stemmed
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 27% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak27%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L hogsheads
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in small open-topped tanks with regular punch-downs. Maturation occurred in small, French-oak "hogsheads" (300L barrels) for a period of 24 months (27% new).
Tasting Notes
cedar wood, ripe berries, milk chocolate
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.23%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon92%
Merlot8%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale
Vine Age 19-20 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Topped Tanks
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 17% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak17%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L hogsheads
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in small open-topped tanks with regular punch-downs. Maturation occurred in small, French-oak "hogsheads" (300L barrels) for a period of 22 months (17% new).
Tasting Notes
cedar wood, blackberry, dry tannins, powdery tannins
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon92%
Merlot8%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shale
Vine Age 18 years
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 22% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak22%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L hogsheads
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in small open-topped tanks with regular punch-downs. Maturation occurred in small, French-oak "hogsheads" (300L barrels) for a period of 22 months (22% new).
Tasting Notes
cedar wood, blackberry
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon92%
Merlot8%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shale
Vine Age 18 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 17% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak17%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L hogsheads
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in small open-topped tanks with regular punch-downs. Maturation occurred in small, French-oak "hogsheads" (300L barrels) for a period of 22 months (17% new).
Tasting Notes
cedar wood, blackberry
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon86%
Merlot14%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shale
Fermentation Vessels Open-Topped Tanks, French-Oak Barrels
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in small open-topped tanks with regular punch-downs. Maturation occurred in small, French-oak barrels for a period of 18 months (30% new).
Tasting Notes
Nose: cedar wood, blackberry
Palate: medium bodied, long finish, elegant tannins, dry tannins
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.78
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon89%
Merlot11%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shale
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Tanks
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in small open-topped tanks with regular punch-downs. Maturation occurred in small, French-oak barrels for a period of 18 months (30% new).
Tasting Notes
cedar wood, blackberry, medium bodied, long finish, elegant tannins, dry tannins
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shale
Vine Age 15 years
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and de-stemmed. Fermentation occurred in small open-topped tanks with regular punch-downs. Maturation occurred in small, French-oak barrels for a period of 18 months (none of which were new barrels).
Tasting Notes
cedar wood, blackberry
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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