Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon58%
Merlot42%
Drinking Window Next 20 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Hutton - clovelly soils
Elevation 130.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak30%
Third Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Cold soak 4 days, spontaneous fermentation followed by yeast addition for complexity, 2 days post-fermentation skin contact, 20 months total maturation in oak barrels, racked and blended after 12 months then returned to barrel for further ageing.
Individual Vintages
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