Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Malbec37%
Merlot36%
Cabernet Sauvignon26%
Cabernet Franc1%
Region Paarl
Harvest Dates Harvest commenced on February 6 and concluded on March 1, 2017.
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Types French
Production Details An abundant crop of sterling quality. Yields rose by fifty-seven percent despite the fourth year in a sequence of below-average rainfall for the Western Cape Province. Welcome post-harvest rains in the preceding year before leaf fall, coupled with well-timed nutrient applications, allowed the vines to build reserves before winter dormancy. Winter rains in 2016 approached normal levels but fell below average in late winter to spring. Bud-break in spring was even, with rapid shoot growth that ceased well before bloom, allowing excellent fruit-set. Weather leading up to harvest was warm and fair, creating ideal ripening conditions. At blending, the varietal wines showed classical elegance rather than power. Matured for twenty-one months in older French oak barriques. Eighty-nine barrels were produced.
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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