Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite and hutton
Vineyard Yield 6.5 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 79.0 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 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