Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.27%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon66%
Cabernet Franc19%
Merlot15%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton, Clovelly
Orientation North-Facing
Harvest Dates March-April 2015
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 55% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak55%
Second Fill Oak45%
Third Fill Oak45%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Bottling Date April 2017
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Individual grape parcels were crushed and fermented in open-top stainless-steel tanks with 4-5 punch-downs daily, followed by extended skin maceration. The wine was then matured for 20 months in French oak barrels, with 55% in new 1st-fill barrels and 45% in 2nd- and 3rd-fill 225L barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, cranberry
Palate: complex, dense, juicy, fruit, wood, red-berry, tomato cocktail
Food Pairing red meat dishes, rich cheeses
Critics Ratings Veritas Wine Awards: Gold
Veritas Wine AwardsGold
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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