Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Pinotage38%
Merlot34%
Cabernet Sauvignon24%
Cabernet Franc3%
Petit Verdot1%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 7 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Fermenter
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Nevers oak
Barrel Size 225L
Sulfites 112.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Fermentation in open top concrete fermenters at 28°C with mechanical punch-down every 2 hours. Juice drawn off skins after 3-5 days. Malolactic fermentation followed by 12 months oak aging.
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