Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window up to 15 years
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf profile, Mainly decomposed granite and clay
Elevation 240.0 meters
Orientation South-West
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age planted 1996
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 L and 500 L
Production Details The grapes are selected from the best block of Pinotage. The first sorting is done in the vineyards by only picking the best quality bunches. Harvesting is done early morning to keep the grapes as cold as possible before being processed. On arrival at the cellar the grapes are inspected again to ensure quality. It is de-stemmed and crushed into open top fermenters. The juice was allowed to start natural fermentation at a low temperature and after a day inoculated with a selected yeast strain. Fermentation was done at 26 °C. A combination of pump-overs and punch-downs were done for extraction. The wine spent 18 months in 300 L and 500 L French oak barrels, of which 35% was first fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
deep crimson colour, ripe dark fruit, integrated vanilla, toffee notes, spice
Food Pairing rump cut, hearty stew
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road (off the R44), Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4600
Email
Owner
Nora and Victor Sperling
Cellarmaster
Roelof Lotriet