Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon85%
Petit Verdot6%
Cabernet Franc6%
Malbec3%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Brix at Harvest 25.25°
Sites Bottelary Hills and Jonkershoek Valley
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Light Pressing
Oak Aging 18 months (548 days)
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Multi-vineyard blend from Bottelary Hills and Jonkershoek Valley. Fermentation initiated in stainless steel tanks with series of pump overs until dry. Post-fermentation maceration before drawing off and light pressing. Malolactic fermentation completed in French oak barrels (25% new, balance 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fill). 18 months oak aging.
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 887 0649
Email
Owner
Neil Ellis
Cellarmaster
Warren Ellis