2022 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%
Classification Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
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
Closure Cork
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
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc55%
Merlot35%
Cabernet Sauvignon10%
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates March 4-31, 2021
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 38% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak38%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date December 2022
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked in small lug boxes and stored in a cool room overnight. Grapes were destemmed and sorted meticulously by hand on a sorting table. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot were processed as whole berries, whilst the Cabernet Sauvignon was crushed. A cold soak was done for 4-5 days. Punch downs were done 1-3 times per day. The wine was racked twice during fermentation and barrels were selected and blended 3 months prior to bottling, which occurred in December 2022.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fruity, herbal, floral, cranberries, sage, thyme, lavender, fresh rose petals, black cherry core
Palate: vivacious, softness, elegance, powdery tannin, tight acidity
Sources: oldenburgvineyards.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | CHF 281.06Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Zevenrivieren Road, Banghoek Valley, Stellenbosch, PO Box 2246, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 885 1618
Cellarmaster
Nic van Aarde