Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.28%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 10 to 15 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite (hutton, Clovelly soils)
Elevation 135.0 meters
Orientation Southeast Facing
Grape Clone PI48A
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Pressed At 4 °B
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 4 days
Total Aging 18 months (548 days)
Oak Aging 18 months (548 days)
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French Oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Two harvest stages picked separately; 20% whole bunch fermentation; each lot fermented with different yeast strains; aged 18 months in French oak barrels (20% new) before blending and bottling.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Devon Valley Road, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 865 2495
Email
Owner
Marianne &
Fons Aaldering
Fons Aaldering