2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.76%
Residual Sugar 3.23 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.48 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Single vineyard registration
Region Robertson
Soil Thirty-centimetre layer of red karoo earth over hard, Unweathered shale more than 400 million years old
Orientation Eastern Slopes Of The Rooiberg
Harvest Dates Second week of March 2009
Vine Age 16 years
Maceration 1 days
Oak Types 80% French oak and 20% American oak in the final barrel selection
Closure Cork
Production Details Three vineyard parcels were hand sorted and hand harvested in lug boxes; grapes were destalked and cold soaked for 24 hours before inoculated fermentation, with pump-overs three times daily; a portion finished fermentation in barrel.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, peppery spice, dark chocolate, plum, silky tannins, coffee, liquorice, and a lingering spicy finish
Food Pairing Rich casserole, hearty stew, or another full-flavoured dish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Scenic Cape Route, R60, Robertson, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)23 626 1214
Email
Cellarmaster
Pieter Ferreira, Pierre de Klerk