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
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Producer Information
Website
Address
La Concorde, 57 Main Rd, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 807 3911
Email
Owner
KWV (Cooperative)