2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 19.12%
Residual Sugar 108.7 g/L
pH 4.03
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 225 kcal / glass
150ml glass225 kcal
750ml bottle1125 kcal
Grape Varieties Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional
Tinta Barocca80%
Touriga Nacional20%
Region Simonsberg-Paarl
Vine Age 15 years
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottle Aging 2 years
Production Details Severe weather fluctuations during bud break and flowering, followed by cool windy conditions contributed to fewer and uneven bunches and smaller berries. White wines have shown good acidity and balanced flavour profiles while reds, despite the challenging season, have shown elegance. Grapes were handpicked at optimal ripeness in 18 kg lug boxes from 15-year-old Stellenbosch vineyards. Directly after picking, the grapes were cooled to 5°C, crushed and cold-soaked for five days. Thereafter, the grapes underwent a cycle of gentle punch downs six times per day and were then fortified with a combination of wine and un-aged brandy spirits when the desired sugar levels were reached. The wine was matured in 20-year old Congac oak barrels for 12 months and was blended, bottled and released only after a further 24 months of bottle maturation.
Tasting Notes
uplifting, beautifully weighted, polished red-berry fruit, crisp, spicy, good acidity, finely honed tannins
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