Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.23%
Residual Sugar 3.7 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 3-5 years
Region Stellenbosch
Brix at Harvest 22.3°
Vine Age 7-15 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Barrel Size 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Grapes were machine harvested at 22.3 balling to preserve freshness and maintain lower alcohol. The must was inoculated with biodynamic yeast and only spent 3 days on the skins with two light pump-overs per day. After gently pressing, the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks for malo-lactic conversion. After completion the wine is racked to 500l old oak barrels to age for 10 months.
Tasting Notes
red fruits, cherry, mulberry, sweet tannins, plush finish, bright finish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 90 points
Tim Atkin90 points
Neal Martin Report92 points
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Producer Information
Website
Address
M23 Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 906 1620
Email
Owner
Danie Steytler (Owner), Carin Steytler (Marketing Manager)
Cellarmaster
Danie Steytler Jr (Winemaker & Director), Kayleigh Hattingh (Winemaker)