Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $18.86Original ZAR 310.00≈ €16.79 · £14.18 | keermont.co.za ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $18.86Original ZAR 310.00≈ €16.79 · £14.18 | keermont.co.za ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot: 50% Homestead and 50% High Road.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil High road: heavier clay and rockier soils; homestead: lighter loamy soil. estate vineyards are generally on deep red, Clay-rich soils derived from sandstone and granite.
Orientation Estate Vineyard Aspects Range From Northeast To West Facing.
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Homestead Merlot planted 2007; High Road Merlot planted 2009.
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters
Oak Types Seasoned French oak
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 10,269 bottles
Bottles10,269
Magnums50
Production Details Fruit was hand harvested in small, ripeness-selected batches and vinified separately with minimal intervention and traditional methods. The wine matured for 19 months in seasoned French oak, then was hand bottled without fining and with light filtration on 3 October 2023. Homestead yielded 10.9 tonnes/ha and High Road 12.0 tonnes/ha.
Tasting Notes Venetian red; spicy red fruit, tea leaf, dried herbs, dust and mixed berries; dark plums, cherries and smoky notes; fine tight tannins, fresh acidity, and a long savoury finish.
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Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Merlot89%
Malbec8%
Cabernet Franc3%
Drinking Window 2024-2035
Region Stellenbosch
Soil High road: heavier clay and rocky soils; homestead: lighter loamy soil
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Homestead Merlot planted 2007; High Road Merlot planted 2009; Pondokrug Cabernet Franc planted 2007; Homestead Malbec planted 2007
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types Seasoned French oak
Bottling Date 25 Nov 2022
Sulfites 71.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 10,779 bottles
Bottles10,779
Magnums100
Production Details Fruit came from the High Road and Homestead Merlot vineyards at 330 m and 260 m altitude respectively, with small blending components from Pondokrug Cabernet Franc and Homestead Malbec. High Road contributed only 15% in 2021 because of very low yields. Small batches were hand harvested and vinified separately with minimal intervention in open-top fermenters using traditional methods.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy red fruit, cinnamon, dried herbs, dust, mixed berries
Palate: classical, elegant, fruitful, dark plums, cherries, vanilla, fine tannins, fresh acidity
Critics Ratings Neal Martin (Vinous): 87
Neal Martin (Vinous)87
Tim Atkin MW93
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 0397
Email
Owner
Mark Wraith
Cellarmaster
Alex Starey