Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $16.73Original ZAR 275.00≈ €14.89 · £12.58 | longridge.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.83%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Sangiovese100%
Drinking Window Ready for drinking now, with development potential over the next eight years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Sites Two-hectare single vineyard on the lower slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 15 months
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Rare Stellenbosch interpretation of Sangiovese from a two-hectare single vineyard rooted in decomposed granite on the lower slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. The vineyard is farmed with organic and biodynamic practices, without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical sprays, using farm-produced compost, teas, and biodynamic preparations. Fruit is hand-picked in small lug boxes and crop-reduced for quality. In the cellar the grapes are sorted twice, extraction is managed with pigeage or hand punch-downs, fermentation is natural without commercial yeast, and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration after 15 to 16 months in French oak barrels. The wine is recommended for decanting before service and is intended to develop over the next eight years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berry fruit, warm glowing hint of spice
Palate: warm cedar wood, black cardamom, rich mulberry finish, well-rounded grippy tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 90 points
Tim Atkin90 points
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.26%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Sangiovese100%
Drinking Window Accessible now, with development potential over the next eight years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite over clay
Sites Single vineyard on the lower south western slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 15 months
Production Details Rare Stellenbosch interpretation of Sangiovese from a single vineyard on the Helderberg Mountain. The vineyard is trained on the traditional Italian Pergola or Tendone trellising system and the fruit is hand-picked in small lug boxes. In the cellar the grapes are selected and sorted twice, extraction is managed with pigeage or hand punch-downs, fermentation is natural without commercial yeast, and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration after 15 to 16 months in French oak barrels. The wine is intended to continue developing over the next eight years and is recommended for decanting before service.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berry fruit, warm glowing hint of spice
Palate: warm cedar wood, black cardamom, rich mulberry finish, well-rounded grippy tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
Producer Information
Address
Off the R44, Helderberg Pad, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 2005
Owner
Jasper Raats
Cellarmaster
Jasper Raats