2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.96%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Franc55%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Petit Verdot8%
Malbec2%
Region Simonsberg-Paarl
Pressing Method Basket Pressing
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Production Details Produced with meticulous care and attention, whole berry fermentation and basket pressing ensured gentle extraction of fruit. The wine was matured in 60% new French oak barrels for 16 months. The producer gives a recommended ageing potential of 10 to 15 years.
Tasting Notes
spicy oak, cedar wood, violets, red fruit
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.85%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Franc53%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Petit Verdot9%
Malbec3%
Region Simonsberg-Paarl
Pressing Method Basket Pressing
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Production Details This wine was produced with meticulous care. Grapes were hand sorted. Whole berry fermentation and basket pressing ensured gentle extraction of fruit. The wine was matured in 60% new French oak barrels for 16 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy oak, cedar wood, violets
Palate: red fruit, savoury, firm finish, integrated tannins
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.43%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Franc53%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Petit Verdot9%
Malbec3%
Region Simonsberg-Paarl
Pressing Method Basket Pressing
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Production Details Despite the drought, the dry, warm weather resulted in healthy grapes and small berries with good intensity. Warm days and below average cool nights during the ripening stage gave the colour and flavour development a positive boost. The grapes were handpicked in early hours of the morning from Delaire Graff Estate's mountain vineyards. All grapes were extensively hand sorted to ensure only the best quality is used for winemaking. This wine was produced with meticulous care. Grapes were hand sorted. Whole berry fermentation and basket pressing ensured gentle extraction of fruit. The wine was matured in 60% new French oak barrels for 16 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy oak, cedar wood, violets
Palate: red fruit, savoury, firm finish, integrated tannins, persistent length
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Franc53%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Petit Verdot9%
Malbec3%
Region Simonsberg-Paarl
Pressing Method Basket Pressing
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Production Details Challenging conditions, including extended warm weather and little rainfall, led to a reduced crop in 2016. However, the dry conditions headed vineyards and grapes which were very healthy overall. Vines produced lower bunch masses with smaller berries and concentrated flavours promising good wines. The grapes were handpicked in early hours of the morning from Delaire Graff Estate's mountain vineyards. All grapes were extensively hand sorted to ensure only the best quality is used for winemaking. This wine was produced with meticulous care. Grapes were hand sorted. Whole berry fermentation and basket pressing ensured gentle extraction of fruit. The wine was matured in 60% new French oak barrels for 16 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy oak, cedar wood, violets
Palate: red fruit, savoury, firm finish, integrated tannins, persistent length
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