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
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa