Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon63%
Petit Verdot19%
Cabernet Franc12%
Merlot6%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf profile, Mainly decomposed granite
Elevation 220.0 meters
Orientation South-West Facing
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Stainless Steel Tank
Oak Aging 18 months
Barrel Size 300L French oak barrels
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-picked in small batches. Fermented in combination of open top fermenters and vertical stainless steel tanks with punch-downs and pump-overs for extraction. Barrel matured for 18 months in 300L French oak barrels. Only finest barrels selected for Grand Reserve Blend. Can age gracefully for up to 15 years. First produced in 1981.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, blackcurrant, tobacco, tomato leaf, lead pencil shavings, cassis
Palate: dark red fruit, smooth chalky tannin
Food Pairing hearty lamb shank
Critics Ratings Platter's Guide: 5 stars
Platter's Guide5 stars
Tim Atkin95 pts
La SélectionMédaille d'or 2023
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road (off the R44), Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4600
Email
Owner
Nora and Victor Sperling
Cellarmaster
Roelof Lotriet