Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay base
Elevation 200.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 13 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types American Oak, French Oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date 21 Sep 2023
Production Details Cold soak 3 days prior to fermentation. Fermented at optimal temperature, pressed and finished malo-lactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Barrel matured for 13 months in 80% new American and French 225L oak barrels. Limited release of 3 barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe red plum, bell pepper
Palate: cassis, black pepper
Food Pairing roasted lamb, red meat dishes, venison
Producer Information
Website
Address
Da Capo Vineyards, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 858 1088
Email
Cellarmaster
Reino Thiart