2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Clay
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre and 500 litre casks
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry with a percentage of whole bunches added to the fermenters. 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 old 300 litre and 500 litre casks. The wine was bottled with minimal fining and filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral, red fruit, earthiness
Palate: cherry, strawberry, fresh herbs, flintiness, juicy, structured
2019 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 Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Clay
Estate Grown Yes
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre and 500 litre casks
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry with a percentage of whole bunches added to the fermenters. 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 old 300 litre and 500 litre casks. The wine was bottled with minimal fining and filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spice, mulled red fruit, bright, elegant
Palate: pure fruit, soft, appealing, structured, silky finish
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.06%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 4.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, High clay percentages
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre and 500 litre casks
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry with a percentage of whole bunches added to the fermenters. 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 old 300 litre and 500 litre casks. The wine was bottled with minimal fining and filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spice, mulled red fruit, bright, elegant
Palate: pure fruit, soft, appealing, structured, silky finish
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.78%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 4.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Clay
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre and 500 litre casks
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry with a percentage of whole bunches added to the fermenters. 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 old 300 litre and 500 litre casks. The wine was bottled with minimal fining and filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spice, mulled red fruit, bright, elegant
Palate: pure fruit, soft, appealing, structured, silky finish
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.05%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Clay
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre and 500 litre casks
Unfined Yes
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry with a percentage of whole bunches added to the fermenters. 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 old 300 litre and 500 litre casks. The wine was bottled with no fining and a minimal filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spice, mulled red fruit, bright, elegant
Palate: pure fruit, soft, appealing, structured, silky finish
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.25%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Clay
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre and 500 litre casks
Unfined Yes
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented, whole berry with a percentage of whole bunches added to the fermenters. 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 old 300 litre and 500 litre casks. The wine was bottled with no fining and a minimal filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spice, mulled red fruit, bright, elegant
Palate: pure fruit, soft, appealing, structured, silky finish
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache, Syrah, Durif
Grenache85%
Syrah7.5%
Durif7.5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Clay
Estate Grown Yes
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre and 500 litre casks
Unfined Yes
Production Details Fruit was carefully hand sorted and naturally fermented. Whole berries with a percentage of whole bunches were added to the fermenters. 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 old 300 litre and 500 litre casks. The wine was bottled with no fining and a minimal filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spice, mulled red fruit, bright, elegant
Palate: pure fruit, soft, appealing, structured, silky finish
Critics Ratings Neal Martin for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 90
Neal Martin for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate90
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