Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $9.13Original ZAR 150.00≈ €8.12 · £6.86 | windmeul.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.32%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Pinotage57%
Cabernet Sauvignon29%
Petit Verdot8%
Merlot6%
Drinking Window Optimum 5-10 years
Region Paarl
Soil Shale
Harvest Dates Early morning, hand harvested
Vine Age 14-18 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Oak Toast Level Medium, Medium Plus
Production Details One of the flagships and specialities from the property, growing on bush vines on the farm. Early morning hand harvest at 25-26°B. Fermented in open fermenters with juice bleeding after crush, punch downs and pump overs at 26°C. Medium and medium plus toast French oak barrels; 100% new oak, matured for 18 months. Pinotage and Merlot are bush vines; Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are 5-wire hedge. No irrigation.
Tasting Notes
earthy Cabernet, ripe black fruit, coconut, bramble, blueberry compote, dark-roast coffee, bright acidity, masculine tannins, smoky finish
Food Pairing hearty beef stews, strong, mature cheeses
Vintages
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Pinotage57%
Cabernet Sauvignon29%
Petit Verdot8%
Merlot6%
Drinking Window Optimum 5-10 years
Region Paarl
Soil Shale
Harvest Dates Early morning, hand harvested
Vine Age 14-18 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Oak Toast Level Medium, Medium Plus
Production Details Classic Cabernet earthy influence noticeable on a Pinotage-dominated blend. Fermented in open fermenters with juice bleeding after crush, punch downs and pump overs at 26°C. Early morning hand harvest at 25-26°B. Medium and medium plus toast French oak barrels; 100% new oak, matured for 18 months. Pinotage and Merlot are bush vines; Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are 5-wire hedge. No irrigation.
Tasting Notes
earthy, ripe black fruit, bright acidity, masculine tannins
Food Pairing hearty beef stews, strong, mature cheeses
Critics Ratings Michelangelo Wine Awards 2019: Double Gold
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2019Double Gold
SAWi Wine AwardsPlatinum
Producer Information
Website
Address
C/O R44 & Paardeberg Road, Agter-Paarl, 7630, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 869 8100
Email
Owner
Cooperative (Mr W Dreyer - Chairman, Mr AH Kotze - Vice Chairman, Mr DF Marais - Cellar Master, Mr PF Morkel, Mr JP Joubert, Mr AP Malan, Mr AJ Stofberg, Mnr PSU Stoffberg)
Cellarmaster
Abraham van Heerden