Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2019-2043+
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Hutton, Clovelly soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenters, French Oak Barrels
Pressing Method Manual
Oak Aging 24 months (730 days)
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types french_nevers
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 26.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Open-top concrete fermenters, 10 ton capacity each, whole bunches de-stalked, 3-stage berry sorting (machine, vibrating table, optical sorter), manual punch-downs every 2 hours, metallic coolers maintain max 29°C. Aged in stainless steel then 24 months in 225L French Nevers oak, 100% new 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