Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $15.21Original ZAR 250.00≈ €13.54 · £11.43 | remhoogte.co.za ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 35 to 40 years
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Total Aging 12 months
Production Details Official Remhoogte 2023 product page describes this as a whole bunch, carbonic style red produced from estate vineyards. It is fermented whole bunch in concrete tank and matured in the same tank for 12 months. The cultivar details on the page conflict with the prose, so the blend is omitted here.
Tasting Notes
Nose: strawberry, raspberry, violet
Palate: vibrant fruit, coated acidity, supple tannins, length
Food Pairing lighter dishes, pastas, burgers, roast vegetables
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Orientation North
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 20 years old
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Total Aging 12 months
Sulfites 28.0 ppm
Production Details Bunch thinning at pea berry stage of bunch development. No leaf breaking. Whole bunch uncrushed. CO2 blanket maintained until the commencement of fermentation. Minimal mixing of the tank during fermentation to maintain the integrity of the berries, three weeks natural fermentation. Press juice added back to free run.
Tasting Notes
Nose: bright red berry fruit, strawberries, red currant, black currant leaf, rose water, white pepper
Palate: fresh acidity, mulberries, black cherry, savoury ginger, ground pepper
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 889 5005
Email
Owner
Murray Boustred, Chris Boustred, Rob Boustred
Cellarmaster
Chris Boustred