Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.91%
Residual Sugar 2.64 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.99 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 3 vineyard blocks
Grape Clone CS23, CS46
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 42.6% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak42.6%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L French oak barrels
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes originate from 3 vineyard blocks planted on narrow-spacing VSP trellis systems with drip irrigation. Clones CS23 and two CS46 blocks. Handpicked grapes were transported to the cellar for crushing. Whole berry fermentation commenced in 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 42.6% new oak used.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, blueberry, mulberry, dark chocolate, cedarwood, Christmas spice
Palate: mineral textured tannin
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