Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.95%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Carignan, Cinsault
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Pinotage30%
Carignan26%
Cinsault9%
Region Slanghoek
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Bottle Aging 8 months (243 days)
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L
Production Details Official producer product page title currently labels this SKU as a 2022 x 6 case, but the winemaker notes and analysis on the same page explicitly identify the wine as the 2020 vintage. Made from the best and carefully selected grapes on the farm. The Cabernet Sauvignon component was matured in new oak, while the other varieties were matured in 3rd, 4th, and older-fill barrels for 18 months. After bottling, the wine spent another 8 months in bottle before release. Opstal states the Carl Everson range aims for complexity, balance, and elegance without overpowering oak extraction.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant, cherry, mulberry, pepper spice, nuttiness
Palate: medium-bodied, fresh, zippy, dry finish
Food Pairing fillet of beef, braaivleis, lamb shank, Italian cuisine
Producer Information
Website
Address
Slanghoek Valley, Rawsonville, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 23 344-3001
Email
Owner
Stanley and Ria Louw
Cellarmaster
Attie Louw