Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.67%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu
Orientation North-East
Grape Clone CF623
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 17% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak17%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Single vineyard block established in 2007 on high-potential Tukulu soil with a 7-wire VSP trellis system, drip irrigation, narrow planting at 2.0m x 1.0m, and annual production of around 5 to 7 tons/ha. Grapes were handpicked, fermented separately in French oak casks and stainless-steel tanks with twice-daily pump-overs, then underwent malolactic fermentation in 300L French oak barrels before 17 months' maturation in French oak barrels prior to blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
plush cherry, cassis, blueberry, rich plum, licorice, dark chocolate, sweet Christmas spices, textured entrance, poised mid-palate, lush velvet tannins, lingering aromatic finish
Food Pairing venison dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, R44 Strand Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 880 0133
Email
Owner
Consortium of South African businessmen (since 2017)
Cellarmaster
Narina Cloete