Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon52%
Malbec22%
Merlot19%
Cabernet Franc7%
Drinking Window 2012-2032
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 22 months
Bottle Aging 1 year
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Production Details A cold, wet winter in 2011 laid a sound foundation for the 2012 vintage. The late October cooling trend in both day and night temperatures, delayed our normal early November flowering. Warmer conditions excellent for the grape flowers followed shortly after. December brought the much needed rains, well-spaced to the needs of the vines. January and February were drier than normal for our site and coupled with a mid-January heat spell with warm nights, worked well for the ripening. February’s temperatures dropped until mid-month. A burst of warmth pushed the vintage to its final stages for a Valentine’s Day start of harvest.
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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