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
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa