Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Sulfites 78.0 ppm
Production Details Fermentation initiated in 500L open top barrels after a 48 hour cold maceration period. 20% of the total crush fermented naturally and the balance inoculated with commercial yeast. Regular manual punch downs done 4-5 times a day for colour and flavour extraction from the skins. Grapes handpicked very ripe from a unique vineyard on Anura, "Block 10", which consistently produces our finest, award winning merlot.
Food Pairing grilled red meats, tomato-based pasta sauces, BBQ, strong mature cheeses
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Simonsberg Mountains, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 875 5360
Email
Owner
Bouma Family