2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec
Region Stellenbosch
Sites Vineyards in small valleys across the Helderberg and Stellenbosch mountains; Blaauwklippen Road ward
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The producer describes the 2011 as made using minimalistic, natural winemaking techniques; no more specific fermentation or maturation details are supplied.
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Vintages
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 40%; Cabernet Franc 18%; Merlot 18%; Petit Verdot 12%; Malbec 12%
Region Stellenbosch
Sites All grapes from Wellington, near Hermon
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date November 2008
Sulfites 95.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Matured for 13 months in small French oak barrels, with 20% new oak. The finished-wine analysis also reports free SO₂ of 25 mg/L and volatile acidity of 0.87 g/L.
Tasting Notes Full and soft, with a round, lingering mouthfeel; opens with air
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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1854255 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser