2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.64%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Durif
Cabernet Sauvignon41%
Merlot17%
Malbec14%
Syrah13%
Petit Verdot10%
Durif5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Koffie klip
Orientation North-Facing
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Production Details Sourced entirely from estate-grown DeMorgenzon grapes in the Stellenbosch Kloof. The 2022 growing season began with a cool, wet winter. Spring brought mild weather and even temperatures, allowing for homogenised bud break. Summer arrived with warm, dry weather, resulting in great berry concentration and ripening for later picks. All the grapes used in this blend were meticulously hand-harvested and naturally fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks. During fermentation, the wine received gentle yet prolonged pump overs to stabilize its dark, rich hue. Malolactic fermentation and maturation occurred in 300L French oak barrels, with up to 25% new oak, for 18 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, red fruit, dried herbs, perfume, plums
Palate: soft, silky, cigar box, black fruit
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.64 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 6.01 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Merlot36%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Cabernet Franc14%
Petit Verdot10%
Malbec5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre casks, 3,000 litre Foudres
Fining Agents minimal fining
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry. Post fermentation maceration was allowed for two weeks, followed by gentle pressing. Maturation was for a total of 18 months in French oak, in a selection of 300 litre casks and 3,000 litre Foudres. The wine was bottled with minimal fining and a minimal filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, red fruit, dried herbs, perfume, plums
Palate: soft, silky, cigar box, black fruit
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon39%
Merlot38%
Cabernet Franc13%
Malbec10%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre casks, 3,000 litre Foudres
Fining Agents minimal fining
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry. Post fermentation maceration was allowed for two weeks, followed by gentle pressing. Maturation was for a total of 18 months in French oak, in a selection of 300 litre casks and 3000 litre Foudres. The wine was bottled with minimal fining and a minimal filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, red fruit, dried herbs, perfume, plums
Palate: cigar box, black fruit
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon42%
Merlot29%
Malbec15%
Petit Verdot10%
Cabernet Franc4%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre casks, 3,000 litre Foudres
Fining Agents minimal fining
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry. Post fermentation maceration was allowed for two weeks, followed by gentle pressing. Maturation was for a total of 18 months in French oak, in a selection of 300 litre casks and 3,000 litre Foudres. The wine was bottled with minimal fining and a minimal filtration.
Tasting Notes
cassis, red fruit, dried herbs, perfume, plums, cigar box, black fruit
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Malbec24%
Merlot16%
Cabernet Franc15%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre casks, 3,000 litre Foudres
Unfined Yes
Fining Agents none
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry. Post fermentation maceration was allowed for two and a half weeks, followed by gentle pressing. Maturation was for a total of 18 months in French oak, in a selection of 300 litre casks and 3000 litre Foudres. The wine was bottled with no fining and a minimal filtration.
Tasting Notes
cassis, red fruit, dried herbs, perfume, plums, cigar box, black fruit
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon47%
Merlot20%
Petit Verdot16%
Malbec16%
Cabernet Franc1%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L, 500L, 3,000L Foudres
Unfined Yes
Production Details The grapes were hand sorted and naturally fermented whole berry. Post fermentation maceration lasted two and a half weeks, followed by gentle pressing. Full malolactic fermentation took place in a combination of 300L and 500L barrels and 3,000L Foudres for 9 months, with 30% new French oak. The varieties were separately aged for 9 months, then blended and matured for a further 5 months in oak. Light stabilization was performed and the wine went through no fining before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, red fruit, dried herbs, perfume, plums
Palate: soft, silky, cigar box, black fruit
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 4.33 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Merlot41%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Petit Verdot11%
Malbec7%
Cabernet Franc6%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L, 500L, 3,000L Foudres
Unfined Yes
Production Details The grapes were hand sorted and naturally fermented whole berry. Post fermentation maceration lasted two and a half weeks, followed by gentle pressing. Full malolactic fermentation took place in a combination of 300L and 500L barrels and 3,000L Foudres for 9 months, with 30% new French oak. The varieties were separately aged for 9 months, then blended and matured for a further 5 months in oak. Light stabilization was performed and the wine went through no fining before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, red fruit, dried herbs, perfume, plums, cigar box
Palate: soft, silky, black fruit
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