Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon60%
Merlot25%
Cabernet Franc5%
Malbec5%
Petit Verdot5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Soil-rich, Warm north-facing helderberg slopes
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation North-Facing
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Terracotta Amphora, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details All fruit was sourced from the Ernie Els Wines property in Stellenbosch. Grapes were hand-harvested in the cool early morning. Whole berries were fermented in Nico Velo concrete tanks with intermittent pump-overs and punch-downs. This was followed by secondary fermentation in terracotta amphorae and oak barrels. Each variety was matured separately for 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new), with a small batch (15%) spending 8 months in terracotta amphorae, before final blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
rosewater, violets, cedar, pressed ink, plum, red fruit, all-spice, savoury, black cherry, cassis, silky tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 96
Tim Atkin96
Platter's Wine Guide 20265 Stars
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Owner
E. Els and H. von Staff-Reitzenstein