Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Merlot46%
Cabernet Sauvignon31%
Cabernet Franc17%
Petit Verdot6%
Drinking Window over the next decade and beyond
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep, Well-drained soils, Good clay component
Elevation 160.0 meters
Orientation West To Northwest
Fermentation Vessels Closed Tanks, Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Bottle Aging 1 year
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked and fermented in closed tanks at temperatures of 25-28° C. The young wine received a post-fermentation maceration of 14 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. On completion of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked into 35% new French oak. The wine was then matured in oak for 14 months, followed by 12 months in the bottle to gain softness and complexity before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrants, cherries, mulberries, cedar wood, lead pencil, cigar box aromas
Palate: raspberry, spice, gaminess