Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.87%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Pinotage44%
Merlot29%
Cabernet Sauvignon25%
Cabernet Franc2%
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 109.0 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.
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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