Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon52%
Merlot35%
Cabernet Franc9%
Malbec4%
Region Paarl
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 71% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak71%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Production Details Dry winter, prolonged cool spell during Cabernet harvest, 3-day hot spell late Jan, 4-day hot spell early Feb, light rain March 2nd. Aged for 19 Months in 100% 225L French oak barrels. Barrels: Taransaud 39%, Francois Freres 33%. Yeast: 40% inoculations; 60% natural.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Unit 7C, Distillery Road, Bosman's Crossing, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 886 4083
Email
Owner
The Ratcliffe Family
Cellarmaster
Chris de Vries