Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz40%
Cinsault35%
Cabernet Sauvignon25%
Drinking Window 2024 - 2030
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date December 2022
Sulfites 72.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details The grapes are de-stemmed into open top fermenters, including 30% whole bunches, and undergo a cold soaking for 3-5 days. The wine ferments naturally (without the addition of commercial yeast) for a period of 14 days during which it is punched down manually once per day. Thereafter it is gently basket pressed and moved by gravity into barrel. The 2022 was raised for 11 months in seasoned French oak barrels. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered in December 2022. The Shiraz portion hails from a vineyard on the Cordoba Road. The Cinsault is planted on heavily weathered granitic soils in Firgrove, while the Cabernet portion hails from a bushvine block in the Steynsrust area. The wine is a hat tip to the Cape blends of the mid-20th century. The wine delivers immediate drinking pleasure but will gain in complexity with further cellaring.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherries, dried cranberries, herbs, crushed rose petal
Palate: fleshy, supple, good density of fruit, crunchy tannins, persistent tannins
Critics Ratings Winemag: 94
Winemag94
Tim Atkin93
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Cordoba Road, Somerset West, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)72 279 7645
Email
Owner
Wade Metzer &
Barry Holfeld
Barry Holfeld
Cellarmaster
Wade Metzer