Latest Technical Specifications · 2023
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite and coarse gravel; sand with rounded river stones; rocky greywacke with interbedded shale; clay-rich soils derived from deeply weathered greywacke and shale
Orientation Warm North-Facing Compagniesdrift Slope; Generally Cool South-Facing Lowlands Terroir; Cool, Windswept Quarry Foot Slope
Estate Grown Yes
Barrel Size 300 L
Production Details Each parcel of each variety was fermented separately; the parcels underwent malolactic fermentation in 300 L barrels, were blended after eight months, and remained in barrel for ten additional months before bottling.
Tasting Notes Intense dark fruit, savoury nori, graphite, cool herbal tones; powerful and persistent, with elegance and balance
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite and coarse gravel; sand with rounded river stones; rocky greywacke with interbedded shale; clay-rich soils derived from deeply weathered greywacke and shale
Orientation Warm North-Facing Compagniesdrift Slope; Generally Cool South-Facing Lowlands Terroir; Cool, Windswept Quarry Foot Slope
Estate Grown Yes
Barrel Size 300 L
Production Details Each parcel of each variety was fermented separately; the parcels underwent malolactic fermentation in 300 L barrels, were blended after eight months, and remained in barrel for ten additional months before bottling.
Tasting Notes Intense dark fruit, savoury nori, graphite, cool herbal tones; powerful and persistent, with elegance and balance
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.22%
Residual Sugar 2.43 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.63 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon44%
Merlot40%
Cabernet Franc12%
Petit Verdot4%
Drinking Window 2024-2042
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite, River stones, Greywacke with shale, Clay-rich ancient estuary soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 2.04 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.93 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon48%
Merlot46%
Cabernet Franc5%
Petit Verdot1%
Drinking Window 2024-2041
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Well-saturated soil profiles characteristic of stellenbosch terroir
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel, Foudre
Oak Aging 20 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.55%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.54 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Merlot25%
Cabernet Franc15%
Petit Verdot10%
Drinking Window 10-20 years
Classification Meerlust Rubicon
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Barrel Size 300L barrels, large Foudré
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.54 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon67%
Merlot19%
Cabernet Franc10%
Petit Verdot4%
Drinking Window 2024-2038
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite, River stones, Greywacke with shale, Clay-rich ancient estuary soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel, Foudre
Oak Aging 18 months
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 1.57 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.72 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon49%
Merlot28%
Cabernet Franc20%
Petit Verdot3%
Drinking Window 2024-2047
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil, Oakleaf 3 soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 2.56 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon49%
Merlot28%
Cabernet Franc20%
Petit Verdot3%
Drinking Window 2024-2046
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil, Oakleaf 3 soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 55% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak55%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak20%
Extended Maceration Yes
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon61%
Merlot23%
Cabernet Franc12%
Petit Verdot4%
Drinking Window 2024-2045
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil, Oakleaf 3 soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.91 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon67%
Merlot14%
Cabernet Franc12%
Petit Verdot7%
Drinking Window 2024-2034
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil, Oakleaf 3 soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 67% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak67%
Second Fill Oak33%
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.12 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon67%
Merlot14%
Cabernet Franc12%
Petit Verdot7%
Drinking Window 2024-2033
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil, Oakleaf 3 soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Second Fill Oak35%
Extended Maceration Yes
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon63%
Merlot18%
Cabernet Franc14%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window 2024-2032
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil, Oakleaf 3 soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Second Fill Oak35%
Extended Maceration Yes
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon62%
Merlot24%
Cabernet Franc12%
Petit Verdot2%
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Extended Maceration Yes
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot20%
Cabernet Franc9%
Petit Verdot1%
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Second Fill Oak30%
Extended Maceration Yes
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon71%
Merlot19%
Cabernet Franc9%
Petit Verdot1%
Drinking Window 2024-2028
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Second Fill Oak30%
Extended Maceration Yes
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 6.03 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon74%
Merlot15%
Cabernet Franc11%
Drinking Window 2024-2027
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Second Fill Oak30%
Extended Maceration Yes
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.39%
Residual Sugar 2.98 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon74%
Cabernet Franc18%
Merlot8%
Drinking Window 2024-2026
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Second Fill Oak35%
Extended Maceration Yes
2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.42%
Residual Sugar 2.45 g/L
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.57 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon69%
Cabernet Franc16%
Merlot15%
Drinking Window 2024-2025
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Biotite partially decomposed granite gravel, Loamy clay subsoil, Iron-rich laterite, Vilafontes stony soil
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Second Fill Oak25%
Extended Maceration Yes
2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.42%
Residual Sugar 2.45 g/L
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.57 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon63%
Merlot27%
Cabernet Franc10%
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
2003 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.27 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon69%
Merlot19%
Cabernet Franc12%
Drinking Window 2024-2023
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite mixed with clay
Estate Grown Yes
2001 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot15%
Cabernet Franc15%
Drinking Window 2024-2021
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite mixed with clay
Estate Grown Yes
2000 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot20%
Cabernet Franc10%
Drinking Window 2024-2020
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite mixed with clay
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 48 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
1999 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot20%
Cabernet Franc10%
Drinking Window 2024-2019
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite mixed with clay
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 48 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
1997 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 2024-1997
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
1996 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.55%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot20%
Cabernet Franc10%
Drinking Window 2024-1996
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
1995 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.96%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon68%
Merlot23%
Cabernet Franc9%
Drinking Window 2024-1995
Classification South African Bordeaux blend
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | CHF 45.04Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Baden Powell Drive, P.O. Box 7121, Stellenbosch, 7599
Phone
+27.218433587
Email
Owner
Hannes Myburgh
Cellarmaster
Altus Treurnicht (Winemaker), Wim Truter (Cellar Master)