Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.33%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 15 years
Region Stellenbosch
Vineyard Yield 55 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2018
Brix at Harvest 24.0°
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter
Pressing Method Coarse Filtration Prior To Bottling
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak from Burgundy coopers (300L barrels)
Bottling Date February 2022
Fining Agents none
Production Details 100% whole berries; 100% de-stemmed; native yeast fermentation; 18 months maturation in French oak barrels; bottled February 2022; hand harvested at 24 Balling; 55 hl/ha yield.
Tasting Notes
Nose: forest berries, liquorice, violets, smoke
Palate: grip, velvety, coated fruit tannins, wood char
Food Pairing roast beef, barbecue, spareribs, duck, aged hard cheeses
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Annandale Rd, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 881 3895
Email
Owner
Preston Haskell IV
Cellarmaster
Rianie Strydom