Latest Technical Specifications · 2022
Alcohol 13.87%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite; sandy soils with rounded river stones; 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.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Each parcel was fermented separately; malolactic fermentation took place in 300 L barrels and large foudré.
Barrel Size 300 L barrels and large foudré
Production Details Higher-than-average winter rainfall saturated the soils; later budbreak and a dry, warm ripening period delayed harvest, while lower yields permitted picking at optimal ripeness.
Tasting Notes Youthful ruby and garnet; supple red and black fruit; warm spice; supporting oak; full-bodied and structured, with fresh red fruit and soft rounded tannins.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.87%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite; sandy soils with rounded river stones; 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.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Each parcel was fermented separately; malolactic fermentation took place in 300 L barrels and large foudré.
Barrel Size 300 L barrels and large foudré
Production Details Higher-than-average winter rainfall saturated the soils; later budbreak and a dry, warm ripening period delayed harvest, while lower yields permitted picking at optimal ripeness.
Tasting Notes Youthful ruby and garnet; supple red and black fruit; warm spice; supporting oak; full-bodied and structured, with fresh red fruit and soft rounded tannins.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.11%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Franc36%
Merlot25%
Cabernet Sauvignon25%
Petit Verdot14%
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandy soils with river stones, Greywacke with shale, Clay-rich ancient estuary soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel, Foudre
Oak Aging 16 months
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.28%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Merlot32%
Cabernet Franc31%
Cabernet Sauvignon29%
Petit Verdot8%
Drinking Window 2024-2028
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels 300L Barrel, Foudre
Oak Aging 16 months
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon43%
Merlot31%
Cabernet Franc21%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite mixed with clay
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 46% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak46%
Second Fill Oak45%
Third Fill Oak9%
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Merlot52%
Cabernet Sauvignon33%
Cabernet Franc10%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window 2024-2026
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite mixed with clay
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Details 55% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak55%
Second Fill Oak45%
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 6.4 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 2024-2017
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite mixed with clay
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.31%
Residual Sugar 2.56 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon88%
Merlot12%
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
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)