Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon57%
Merlot21%
Cabernet Franc13%
Malbec9%
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French
Production Details Twenty-two months in seventy percent new French oak barrique, with the balance in older French oak barriques. Forty-six barrels were produced. Harvest commenced on the 6th of February with a few short pauses, and concluded on the 1st of March.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant, blueberry, fresh juniper berry, violet perfume, dark fruits, chocolate, clove spice, hazelnut, slate, lead-like minerality, bittersweet Cola, spicy Cola
Palate: plush, serious weight, fine-grained tannins, crushed velvet, beautiful purity, striking intensity, dark fruit, clove spice
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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