Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon53%
Merlot17%
Malbec13%
Cabernet Franc12%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window up to 20 years plus
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravel-rich soils
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak, American oak
Barrel Size 225L
Serving Temperature 15-18°C · 59-64°F
Production Details Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend. Aged in a climatized barrel room at 16 degrees Celsius and 80% humidity for 12 months in 225L French and American oak; the Malbec portion benefited from American oak. The official 2020 release article describes full-bodied, mouth-coating tannins, appetizing sweetness, and hallmark balanced acidity.
Tasting Notes
dark sour cherry, tobacco, aniseed, full-bodied, mouth-coating tannins, appetizing sweetness, well-balanced acidity
Food Pairing grilled lamb, roast lamb with garlic, rosemary, and a hint of honey lemon
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95 points
Tim Atkin95 points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, 7604, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 881 3119
Email
Owner
De Toren Holding AG (Cedric Schweri, Daniel Mueller)
Cellarmaster
Albie Koch