Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.75 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinotage51%
Shiraz26%
Cabernet Sauvignon23%
Region Robertson
Soil Well-drained alluvial sandy soil, Karoo
Vineyard Yield 10 hL/ha
Vine Age 18 years
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes are hand harvested at full maturity. Crushed and left on skins for 5 days before fermentation. Fermentation carried out in stainless steel tanks at about 25 degrees Celsius. Matured for 12 months in a combination of new barrels and 2nd and third fill barrels. Maturation potential of 5-8 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: light peppery scent, ripe berries, perfume, spice
Palate: full, fruity, delicate tannins, soft finish
Food Pairing lamb with rosemary and garlic, venison, turkey, Irish stew, rare roast beef, roast chicken
Critics Ratings 2021 Gold Awards: Gold
2021 Gold AwardsGold
2021 Vitis Vinifera AwardsDouble Gold
2021 National Wine ChampionshipGold
2021 Michelangelo AwardsDouble Platinum
2021 National Wine ChampionshipDouble Platinum
2020 Michelangelo Wine AwardsDouble Platinum (2019 vintage)
2020 Michelangelo Wine AwardsGold (2018 vintage)
2019 International Wine & Spirit CompetitionGold (2018 vintage)
2019 Veritas Wine AwardsSilver Outstanding
2019 Veritas Wine AwardsBronze
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
R317, Robertson, 6707, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 23 615 1505
Email
Owner
Retief Family
Cellarmaster
Various winemakers