Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.33%
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot20%
Petit Verdot5%
Cabernet Franc5%
Region Stellenbosch
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter, Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak MT centre of France wood
Bottling Date January 2009
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Very light fining only to clean the wine
Production Details Evenly spread moderate temperatures with cool evenings and nights allowed slightly longer hang time than previous vintages; average 24.5-26.0 Balling; 100% hand harvested; whole berries 0%; destemmed 100%; fermented 100% with Anchor 372 SA yeast in open 3,000L containers and 5,000L stainless steel semi-open fermenters; matured 18 months; bottled January 2009; released 1 June 2010.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tobacco spice, rich cherries, dark chocolate, savouriness
Palate: firm tannins, creamy texture, tobacco spice, rich cherries, dark chocolate, savouriness
Producer Information
Website
Address
Annandale Rd, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 881 3895
Email
Owner
Preston Haskell IV
Cellarmaster
Rudolph Steenkamp