Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $44.11Original ZAR 725.00≈ €39.26 · £33.16 | keermont.co.za ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $41.98Original ZAR 690.00≈ €37.36 · £31.56 | keermont.co.za ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 40%; Syrah 37%; Merlot 11%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%; Petit Verdot 2%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep red, Clay-rich soil derived from sandstone and granite
Orientation Northeast Through North To West Facing
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 2,730 bottles
Bottles2,730
Magnums49
Production Details Fruit was selected from several estate vineyard sites. Small batches were selected according to ripeness, hand harvested, and vinified separately using traditional methods in open-top fermenters. Bottled by hand without filtration on 28 June 2021.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red; dusty, spicy red fruit; blueberries; wild herbs; strawberries; dark cherries; herbs; cured meat; sandalwood; chewy tannin; long, balanced dry finish
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Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Mourvedre
Merlot23%
Cabernet Sauvignon22%
Petit Verdot17%
Syrah15%
Cabernet Franc14%
Malbec8%
Mourvedre1%
Drinking Window 2025-2037
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep red clay-rich soil derived from sandstone and granite
Orientation Northeast Through North To West
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Oak Aging 29 months
Oak Types French Oak
Bottling Date 6 Aug 2020
Sulfites 45.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 3,685 bottles
Bottles3,685
Magnums100
Production Details Official Keermont Amphitheatre 2018 product page says the wine was selected from several vineyard sites on the estate, hand harvested in small batches and vinified separately using traditional methods. It matured for 29 months in seasoned French oak barriques spanning first-, second- and third-fill barrels, then was bottled by hand without filtration. The wine remained in bottle in the cellar for 5 years before release.
Tasting Notes
bright ruby red, rich ripe fruit, baked pudding, vanilla, cloves, potpourri, strawberries, cherries, herbal notes, cured meat, sandalwood, savoury finish
Critics Ratings Neal Martin (Vinous): 91
Neal Martin (Vinous)91
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