Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.18%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot55%
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Rocky
Harvest Dates March 10 and 22, 2022
Brix at Harvest 24.0°
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The grapes were hand-harvested in small lug boxes and cooled overnight. Bunches were meticulously sorted before destemming, followed by individual berry sorting to ensure optimal fruit quality. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks after a five-day cold soak, with spontaneous fermentation initiated by wild yeasts. Gentle pump-overs and occasional rack-and-returns were employed 1–3 times daily to manage extraction. Malolactic conversion occurred in barrel. After 18 months of maturation in 225L French oak barrels (40% new), the individual components were carefully selected and blended three months prior to bottling. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve purity and texture. Stellenbosch, in general, played host to a perfect winter, with steady cold units being accumulated through to the end of August with even rainfall throughout the winter. The good winter cold led to a particularly even bud break. Spring was cool and dry, which favoured the flowering and fruit set for the vintage. Good summer rainfall meant the vigour needed to be kept in check. Despite a relatively hot and dry ripening period, temperatures were kept moderate due to our higher altitude and ultimately led to an exceptionally good harvest with great sugar accumulation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, bay leaf, dried thyme, lavender, fennel, star anise, pencil shavings, cedarwood, goji berry, earthy root vegetables
Palate: well-integrated tannins, bright acidity, aromatic finesse, savoury depth
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Zevenrivieren Road, Banghoek Valley, Stellenbosch, PO Box 2246, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 885 1618
Email
Cellarmaster
Nic van Aarde