Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon72%
Merlot20%
Petit Verdot4%
Cabernet Franc4%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite (hutton and glenrosa soil form)
Vine Age 32 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 18 months (548 days)
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Fermented at 28°C with three pump-overs daily. Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel. A blend of the best Cobblers Hill barrels and a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 18 months in 225-litre French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark chocolate, black cherry, cassis, blackberry, vanilla, spice
Palate: densely layered, ripe tannins, opulent, well-structured
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide: 4.5 stars
Platter's Wine Guide4.5 stars
Tim Atkin95
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 881 3441
Email
Owner
Gary Jordan &
Kathy Jordan
Kathy Jordan
Cellarmaster
Gary Jordan (with Sjaak Nelson)