Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.65%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Pinotage41%
Cabernet Sauvignon39%
Shiraz20%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite on clay
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Barrel Size 300L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Cape blend; fermented separately; cold-soaked 24hrs at 12°C; 5-ton open stainless steel tanks with hand punch-downs every 4 hours; 7 days fermentation at 24-30°C; extended skin maceration; aged 18 months in 300L French oak, 45% new; blend varies by vintage.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Raithby-Annandale Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 300-0487
Email
Owner
Baarsma SA (Pty) Ltd
Cellarmaster
Danie Van Tonder