2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.71%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2024-2038
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Greywacke with shale
Orientation Compagniesdrift Fruit Comes From A Warm North-Facing Slope; Quarry Fruit Comes From A Cool, Windswept Foot Slope.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak; 40% new
Production Details Individual Merlot parcels were fermented separately, underwent malolactic fermentation in 300 L barrels, and were selected and blended after six months.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; ripe black plum, dark cherry, dried herbs, dark chocolate and oak spice; concentrated dark-fruit core, lifted acidity and a delicate finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.01%
Residual Sugar 2.35 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.55 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2024-2037
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Greywacke with shale
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2024-2035
Classification Stellenbosch Merlot
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite, Clay, Shale
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 14 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.9%
Residual Sugar 2.55 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.65 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot87%
Petit Verdot8%
Cabernet Sauvignon5%
Drinking Window 2024-2035
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Greywacke with shale
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1140251 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
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)