Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.74%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf, Vilafontes
Vine Age 12-18 years on average
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Open Top Fermentation Tanks, Closed Tanks
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types Francois Freres, Seguin Moreau
Sulfites 95.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand harvested in the early mornings. If the season requires, the grapes are chilled for a pre cold soak in small stainless tanks. The grapes are then destemmed, and hand sorted. Some of the grapes will go into small open top fermentation tanks for a quick warm natural fermentation and some of it will go in closed tanks for an extended maceration to create additional structure, as well as softening of the tannins. Malolactic fermentation is in stainless steel and the finished wine is left on the sediment for another 3 months before racking. The wine is then moved to 100% new Francois Freres and Seguin Moreau barrels for 24 months ageing. No finings before bottling.
Certifications Organic
Tasting Notes
deep ruby red colour, wild cherry, plum, vanilla pod, dark chocolate, oak spice, bright acidity, plush, silky tannins, integrated tannins
Food Pairing Beef Fillet Steak, Slow-cooked venison, Braised beef short ribs
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44 Elsenburg, Stellenbosch, 7607, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 884 4656
Email
Owner
Johann &
Paul Krige
Paul Krige
Cellarmaster
Francois Van Zyl