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
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa