2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.14%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep decomposed granite over clay soils
Vine Age 40 years
Fermentation Vessels Small Bins, Stainless Steel Tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The vineyards are meticulously cared for by hand, with an average age of 40 years, and the crop is reduced to ensure maximum quality. Organic and biodynamic practices are employed without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical sprays. Grapes were handpicked and sorted, then partially fermented in small bins with the balance in stainless steel tanks. Native yeast fermentation lasted about 14 days, followed by barrel maturation in a specially selected combination of 20% new and 80% matured French oak barrels for 16 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet spices, cassis, ripe berries, sugared orange peel, rooibos, smoky charcuterie
Palate: soft juicy tannins, savoury lingering aftertaste
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.7 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2022-2028
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite over clay
Orientation Lower Slopes
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Bin, Stainless Steel Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted. Partially fermented in small wooden bins, balance in stainless steel tanks. Native yeast fermented (no commercial yeast) for ~14 days. Barrel-matured in specially selected combination of 35% new and 65% seasoned French oak barrels for 16 months. Lightly wooded style focusing on Pinot Noir characteristics. Average vineyard age 40 years.
Certifications Biodynamic, Organic
Producer Information
Website
Address
Off the R44, Helderberg Pad, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Phone
021 855 2005