Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.94%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon85%
Merlot10%
Petit Verdot5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Medium-high potential tukulu soils
Sites 2 vineyard sites
Grape Clone CS23, CS46, CS169
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L French oak barrels
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes originate from 2 vineyard sites planted on narrow-spacing VSP trellis systems with drip irrigation. Clones CS23, CS46 and CS169. Handpicked grapes were transported to the cellar for crushing. Whole berry fermentation commenced in French oak casks and stainless-steel tanks with twice-daily pump-overs. Prolonged skin contact of approximately 14 days followed fermentation before pressing. Malolactic fermentation commenced in 300L French oak barrels. Matured 17 months in barrel with 30% new oak used.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark blueberry, mulberry, cassis, dark chocolate, fruitcake, cedarwood
Palate: textured tannins, creamy mid palate, plush finish, elegance, fruit purity
Food Pairing rack of lamb, beef bourguignon, venison dishes
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