2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.65 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.68 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Sangiovese, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Merlot42%
Cabernet Sauvignon24%
Cabernet Franc20%
Shiraz5%
Sangiovese4%
Malbec3%
Petit Verdot2%
Region Stellenbosch
Orientation South-West
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Foudre, Cement Tank
Total Aging 24 months
Bottle Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Production Details Grapes are hand-picked and transferred to the cellar. Following fermentation and subsequent maceration, the wine is blended and transferred to a combination of French barrels, foudre, and cement tanks. After aging for 24 months, a final blend is crafted and bottled. The wine is then released after a 6-month resting period in bottle. Wine of Origin: Polkadraai, Stellenbosch.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh floral aromas, red berries, spice
Palate: elegance, lighter style, soft tannins, enhanced drinkability
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.65 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.68 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sangiovese
Merlot38%
Cabernet Franc30%
Cabernet Sauvignon21%
Shiraz9%
Sangiovese2%
Region Stellenbosch
Orientation South-West
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Cement Tank
Total Aging 24 months
Bottle Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Production Details All grapes are hand-picked and carefully transferred to the cellar, where the wine is initially gently handled by gravitational flow. Following fermentation and later maceration, the wines are transferred to French oak barrels. After 13 months, a portion is transferred to cement tanks for further maturation, and a final blend is bottled after approximately 24 months. Thereafter the wine spends 6 months in bottle. Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch; appellation: Polkadraai.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh floral notes, red berries, spice
Palate: vibrant, finesse, intriguing character
Producer Information
Website
Address
Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, 7604, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 855 3744
Email
Owner
Oddo Vins et Domaines &
Joubert
Joubert
Cellarmaster
Petri Venter