Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.79%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Merlot12.5%
Cabernet Franc12.5%
Petit Verdot12.5%
Malbec12.5%
Drinking Window mid 2022 to 2032
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Oakleaf, Tukulu and clovelly soils
Vine Age 15 years
Fermentation Vessels Rotor Fermenters
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225 litre
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details 7 days on skins in rotor fermenters at 25C. Aged 24 months in new 225 litre French oak barrels, 75% Classic and 25% Thimeo from Tonnellerie Bossuet. Low rainfall, drier ripening season with cooler nights and warm, dry days during picking. Smaller berries were harvested at optimum phenolic ripeness.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrant, cassis, red berry
Food Pairing game, beef, lamb dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R304, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7605, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2020
Email
Owner
Andrew Smit de Vries
Cellarmaster
Nicholas Husselman, Handré Visagie