Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.74
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 15 to 20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Shale, Oakleaf, Decomposed granite
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation South-Eastern Slope
Vineyard Yield 60 hL/ha
Vine Age 29-year-old bush vines
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg
Pressing Method Hand Pressing
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 123.0 ppm
Production Details 100% Pinotage. 2.5 ha vineyard. Above-average winter precipitation; sufficient cold conditions. Handpicked, destemmed, sorted. Open top concrete fermentation at 28°C with hand punch downs every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3 days. Malolactic fermentation completed in barrels. 62 barrels produced.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cranberry, raspberry, crème de cassis, macerated cherries, oak spice, tobacco leaf, Fynbos shrub
Palate: opulent, decadent, succulent plum, black cherry, French oak, fragrant spices, rustic herbal, rich chocolate, wild berries, exotic spices
Food Pairing grilled meats, dark game, aged cheeses, rich stews
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 stars (93 points)
Platter's Wine Guide 20254.5 stars (93 points)
Tim Atkin MW S.A. Report 202496 points
ABSA Top 10 Pinotage 2024Top 10 Winner
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Simonsberg Region, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Email
Owner
Abrie Beeslaar
Cellarmaster
Abrie Beeslaar