Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Pinotage40%
Cabernet Sauvignon38%
Merlot11%
Cabernet Franc11%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types French Oak, American Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date 4 Nov 2024
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Cold maceration: 5 days. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 22-28°C. Malolactic fermentation on wood staves in stainless steel tanks. Maturation: 10 months in 45% new 225L French and American oak, then blended and married for 2-4 months.
Tasting Notes
dark red fruits, ripe plums, red velvet cake, tobacco, soft tannins, velvety, opulent, balance, complexity
Food Pairing steakhouse cuts, Malay curries
Critics Ratings Perold ABSA Cape Blend Competition: Winner 2022
Perold ABSA Cape Blend CompetitionWinner 2022
Producer Information
Website
Address
Da Capo Vineyards, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 858 1088
Email
Cellarmaster
Reino Thiart