Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2014 / 750ml | ≈ $40.46Original ZAR 665.00≈ €36.01 · £30.42 | oldenburgvineyards.com ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Classification Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Region Stellenbosch
Pressing Method Grapes Were Destemmed Whole Berry And Meticulously Hand-Sorted Before Cold Soaking.
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225 L and 300 L
Closure Cork
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked in small lug boxes and held overnight in a cool room. After whole-berry destemming and hand sorting, they were cold-soaked for five days. One to three punch-downs were performed daily, and the wine was racked twice during fermentation.
Tasting Notes Nose: sour red cherries, red plums, cranberries, sundried tomatoes, rosemary, lavender and cinnamon. Palate: fresh fruit, racy acidity and structured fine-grained tannins.
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Picked February 27, 2018
Brix at Harvest 23.6°
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 14% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak14%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L
Production Details Grapes were harvested and sorted carefully by hand, and cold-soaked for three days before fermentation was initiated. Pump overs were performed up to three times daily. Wines were matured for 18 months in 300 L French oak barrels, with 14% new oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pine forest, macerated berries, jasmine, green peppercorns
Palate: vanilla pods, dark chocolate, red cherries, loganberries, peppadew
Sources: oldenburgvineyards.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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