Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $19.78Original ZAR 325.00≈ €17.60 · £14.87 | holderwines.co.za ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Shale
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Official Holder Vineyard and Wines product page for Dorper Pinotage 2023 states that fruit is sourced from two old vine parcels on decomposed granite soils of the Helderberg Mountains and shale soils from the Bottelary Heuwels. Grapes were picked at 22.0-23.5 Balling for freshness and balance, destemmed but not crushed with a portion done whole cluster, fermented in open-top fermenters with 1 to 3 punch downs during fermentation, and aged for 12 months in various sizes of older French oak barrels.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.44%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.74
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Shale
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 2,846 bottles
Bottles2,846
Production Details Fruit is sourced from two old vine parcels located on decomposed granite soils of the Helderberg mountains and shale soils from the Bottelary Heuwels. Grapes were picked at 22.5-23.6 Balling to obtain freshness and balance. Destemmed but not crushed, with a portion done whole cluster. Fermented in open-top fermenters with 1 to 3 punch downs during fermentation. Kept on skins post fermentation for 7-10 days. Aged for 12 months in various sizes of older French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, fynbos, floral
Palate: darker fruits, olive, cranberry, fine tannin, understated oak
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.48%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.74
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Shale
Brix at Harvest 22.0°
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 1,300 bottles
Bottles1,300
Production Details Fruit is sourced from two old vine parcels located on decomposed granite soils of the Helderberg Mountains and shale soils from the Bottelary Heuwels. Grapes were picked at 22.0-23.5 Balling to obtain freshness and balance. Destemmed but not crushed, with a portion done whole cluster. Fermented in open-top fermenters with 1 to 3 punch downs during fermentation. Aged for 12 months in various sizes of older French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
floral perfume, juicy raspberry, blackberry, spice, fine tannin, understated oak
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.45%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite
Brix at Harvest 22.5°
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size various sizes of older French oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 2,800 bottles
Bottles2,800
Production Details Fruit is sourced from two old vine parcels located on the granite soils of the Simonsberg and Helderberg mountains. Grapes were picked at 22.5-24.0 Balling to obtain freshness and balance. Fermented in open-top fermenters with regular punch downs during fermentation. Aged for 12 months in various sizes of older French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
floral perfume, juicy raspberry, blackberry fruit, savory, spice
Producer Information
Website
Address
9 Markotter laan, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 83 678 9598
Email
Owner
Reg Holder
Cellarmaster
Reg Holder