2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.34%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon97%
Cabernet Franc3%
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates March 2021
Grape Clone clone 46
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, French Oak Barrel, Concrete Fermenter
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Bottle Aging 1 year
Oak Details 52% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak52%
Second Fill Oak17%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Bottling Date December 13, 2022
Production Details The renowned dark Cabernet Sauvignon clone 46 underwent fermentation in a mix of stainless steel, French oak, and concrete open fermenters. Daily punch downs during the first stages ensured optimal extraction, followed by gentle pump overs, with wines remaining on their skins for 21 days post-fermentation. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels for seamless oak integration, and the wine aged for 24 months in 225L barrels (52% first-fill and 17% second-fill French oak). After blending and bottling, the wine was further aged in bottle for a year before release, resulting in a meticulously crafted final product.
Tasting Notes
red berries, cranberries, cassis, sour cherry, flint, leather, dark fruits, ripe plums
Food Pairing cassis glazed lamb chops, plum and thyme stuffed quail, flint grilled salmon with a lemon zest
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.82%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Highly oxidised hutton and clovelly soils
Orientation North-Facing
Harvest Dates March 2020
Grape Clone clone 46
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, French Oak, Concrete Open Casks
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 46% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak46%
Second Fill Oak31%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225-litre French oak barrels
Bottling Date 08 December 2021
Production Details The dark Cabernet Sauvignon clone 46 grapes underwent fermentation in stainless steel, French oak, and concrete open casks, with four to five punch downs daily during the initial stages for optimal extraction, followed by gentle pump-overs. After 21 days of post-fermentation maceration on the skins, the wine was pressed and underwent malolactic fermentation in barrels for enhanced oak integration. The wine was then aged for nearly 24 months in a combination of 46% first-fill and 31% second-fill 225-litre French oak barrels before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, cranberries, cassis, flint, leather
Palate: herbaceous, spicy, sour cherry, tomato leaves, complex, rich, savoury, tight tannins
Food Pairing seared steak with rosemary butter, duck confit with sour cherry sauce, braised short rib with a plum reduction
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.82%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Highly oxidised hutton and clovelly soils
Orientation North-Facing
Harvest Dates March 2019
Grape Clone clone 46
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, French Oak, Concrete Cask
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 46% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak46%
Second Fill Oak31%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225-litre French oak barrels
Bottling Date 08 December 2020
Production Details The dark Cabernet Sauvignon clone 46 grapes underwent fermentation in stainless steel, French oak, and concrete open casks, with four to five punch downs daily during the initial stages for optimal extraction, followed by gentle pump-overs. After 21 days of post-fermentation maceration on the skins, the wine was pressed and underwent malolactic fermentation in barrels for enhanced oak integration. The wine was then aged for nearly 24 months in a combination of 46% first-fill and 31% second-fill 225-litre French oak barrels before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, cranberries, cassis, blackberry, flint, leather
Palate: herbaceous, spicy, sour cherry, tomato leaves, complex, rich, savoury, tight tannins
Food Pairing seared steak with rosemary butter, duck confit with sour cherry sauce, braised short rib with a plum reduction
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2114
Email
Owner
Gaiduk family