Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Franc53%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Petit Verdot9%
Malbec3%
Region Stellenbosch
Pressing Method Basket Pressing
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Production Details Challenging conditions, including extended warm weather and little rainfall, led to a reduced crop in 2016. However, the dry conditions headed vineyards and grapes which were very healthy overall. Vines produced lower bunch masses with smaller berries and concentrated flavours promising good wines. The grapes were handpicked in early hours of the morning from Delaire Graff Estate's mountain vineyards. All grapes were extensively hand sorted to ensure only the best quality is used for winemaking. This wine was produced with meticulous care. Grapes were hand sorted. Whole berry fermentation and basket pressing ensured gentle extraction of fruit. The wine was matured in 60% new French oak barrels for 16 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy oak, cedar wood, violets
Palate: red fruit, savoury, firm finish, integrated tannins, persistent length