Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Tempranillo
Tempranillo100%
Drinking Window 2021-2031
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates 21 Jan 2021 to 7 Apr 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types American Oak, French Oak
Production Volume 1,000 bottles
Bottles1,000
Production Details Cold maceration 2 days. Selected yeast strain inoculation. Alcoholic fermentation approximately 9 days with pumping over every 4 hours. Pressed, settled, and transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation. 18 months barrel maturation in 50% American oak and 50% French oak, with 70% first-fill oak. After 12 months, best wines selected for further 6 months maturation. Racked twice during 18-month maturation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: strawberries, red cherries, raspberries, tobacco
Palate: cloves, dried fig, leather, firm tannin backbone, zippy acidity
Food Pairing rack of lamb, barbecue grilled meats, smoky dishes
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
La Concorde, 57 Main Rd, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 807 3911
Email
Owner
KWV (Cooperative)