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.
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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