Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.47%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Cabernet Franc15%
Merlot15%
Drinking Window 2018-2035
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Hutton and clovelly
Vineyard Yield 2.75 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter Open Top
Pressing Method Hand Punch Down
Maceration 5 days
Total Aging 24 months (730 days)
Oak Aging 24 months (730 days)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types french_oak
Barrel Size 225
Oak Toast Level Medium
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 29°C with hand punch-down every 2 hours. Matured 24 months in 100% new 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 884 4656
Email
Owner
Johann and Paul Krige
Cellarmaster
Francois Van Zyl