Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier
Shiraz88%
Mourvedre9%
Viognier3%
Drinking Window up to 2027
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Pinedene, Sweetwater (decomposed granite soils)
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Vine Age 18-20 years
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 and 500 liter
Closure Cork
Production Details The Shiraz and the Mourvèdre were hand-picked from separate single vineyards into 5 ton fermenters with regular, manual punch downs before the grapes were pressed and transferred to barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and ageing. The cultivars were vinified separately and blended before bottling. The wine spent 18 months in 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels of which 35% were new and 65% older barrels.
Tasting Notes
dark plums, violets, crushed black pepper, earthy nuances, juicy palate, refreshing acidity
Food Pairing grilled lamb, barbequed lamb, beef, kudu, ostrich, springbok
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Ave, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2200
Email
Owner
Dr Christo Wiese
Cellarmaster
Hannes Nel