Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.97%
Residual Sugar 5.2 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window now or within 5 years
Region Robertson
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes were whole berry fermented and cold soaked. 3/4 through primary fermentation, half of the wine was racked into 100% new French oak barrels. The rest was left to ferment dry on the skins. It was then racked into 100% new French oak barrels after 6 months. The wine was then oak matured for 18–24 months in 100% new oak.
Tasting Notes
Palate: complex, soft tannins, round tannins, subtle ripe black fruit
Food Pairing lamb, roasted turkey, steak, meaty casserole dishes, dishes infused with rosemary and thyme, dishes with a dark chocolate-chili sauce
Critics Ratings Michelangelo: Gold
MichelangeloGold
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R44, Robertson, 6705, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)23 626 4178
Email
Owner
Bruwer Family
Cellarmaster
Jacques Bruwer