2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.81%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Viognier
Cabernet Sauvignon39%
Shiraz35%
Merlot11%
Malbec10%
Petit Verdot4%
Viognier1%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Iron-rich granite over shale
Orientation North-Facing
Harvest Dates March 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, French Oak Barrel, Concrete Fermenter
Maceration 21 days
Total Aging 21 months
Bottle Aging 2 years
Oak Types French
Bottling Date December 8, 2021
Production Details 2020 harvest with higher yields and favorable weather conditions. The cultivars were vinified separately in stainless steel tanks, French oak barrels, and open concrete fermenters. Initial punch-downs were followed by gentle pump-overs. The wine spent 21 months in French oak and concrete vessels before blending, then two years in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rich dark fruit, red fruit, tobacco, plums
Palate: cranberries, peppercorn, spice, velvety, juicy
Food Pairing braised lamb with a cranberry reduction, pepper-crusted steak, plum-glazed duck breast
Critics Ratings Concours Mondial Bruxelles: Gold
Concours Mondial BruxellesGold
Gilbert & GaillardDouble Gold
Merit AwardsGold
Michelangelo AwardsGold
National Wine ChallengeDouble Platinum
Shiraz SATrophy 93 points
Tim Atkin91 points
VeritasGold
Vitis Vinifera AwardsDouble Gold
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Shiraz56%
Cabernet Sauvignon25%
Merlot9%
Malbec4%
Cabernet Franc4%
Petit Verdot2%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Iron-rich granite
Orientation North-Facing
Grapes Picked March 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel, Concrete Cask
Maceration 21 days
Total Aging 22 months
Bottle Aging 2 years
Oak Types French
Bottling Date December 21, 2020
Production Details 2019 harvest with lower yields and exceptional phenolic ripeness. Each cultivar was fermented separately in stainless steel, French oak barrels, and concrete casks. Frequent punch-downs early in fermentation gave way to gentle pump-overs. The wine spent 22 months in French oak and concrete vessels before blending, then two years in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, spice, red fruit
Palate: luscious red berries, oak, velvety tannins, lingering tannins
Food Pairing rich mature cheeses, hearty meat dishes, beef bourguignon, tomato bredie
Critics Ratings Gilbert & Gaillard: Double Gold 92 points
Gilbert & GaillardDouble Gold 92 points
IWSC93 points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 888 4750
Email
Owner
Denis Gaiduk &
Yuliya Gaiduk
Yuliya Gaiduk
Cellarmaster
Schalk Opperman