2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache Noir
Syrah80%
Grenache Noir20%
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Sandstone
Elevation 600.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Tank, Clay Amphora
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 2,500L foudres, 225L barriques
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The vines are dryland farmed and rooted in weathered Table Mountain sandstone at 600 meters. Grapes are hand-harvested and chilled overnight. Whole clusters are gently incorporated into spontaneous fermentations driven by vineyard yeasts. The wine matures for up to sixteen months in a mix of French 2,500L foudres, 225L barriques, concrete tanks, and clay amphorae for the Grenache Noir. Oak is seasoned and subtle. Before bottling, the wine is lightly sulphured and filtered.
Tasting Notes
spice, violets, red berries, fresh, textured, mineral
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.43%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.73
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir, Syrah, Pinotage
Grenache Noir39%
Syrah31%
Pinotage30%
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Weathered table mountain sandstone
Elevation 550.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 2,500L foudre, 225L barrique
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-picked grapes are chilled overnight in a cold room. The Pinotage is fully destemmed, while some crushed whole clusters are introduced into the Syrah and Grenache fermentations. Spontaneous fermentations from natural yeasts occur in concrete fermentation tanks. The wine matures for up to 16 months in a combination of French 2,500L foudre and 225L barrique. All oak is seasoned. The wine is lightly sulphured and filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes
spicy aromatics, violets, red berry fruit, lightly textured, ample mid-palate density, mineral core
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Farm 11455001 Road, Piekenierskloof, South Africa
Owner
Dr. Jurgens Hanekom
Cellarmaster
Rudiger Gretschel