Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon77%
Cabernet Franc23%
Region Stellenbosch
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak barrels
Serving Temperature 14-16°C · 57-61°F
Production Details Only berries of premium quality were hand-picked in the vineyard, leaving all sunburnt berries on the vine. Once de-stemmed, the berries underwent a second-hand sorting selection process. No crushing of the berries took place and was inoculated with yeast to start the alcoholic fermentation process. Once completed, cold-soaking took place for one day at 15°C. The grapes were left on the skins for 21 days. Punch-downs and pump-overs occurred regularly ensuring smooth well-structured tannins. Finally, the wine was lightly pressed and matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. Twenty percent went into 1st fill French oak and the rest into 2nd and 3rd fill.
Tasting Notes
black cherry, raspberry, plums, pencil shavings, rich flavour, opulent flavour, smooth tannins, silky tannins, lingering finish
Food Pairing roasted lamb, grilled lamb, roasted beef, grilled beef, creamy sauce
Critics Ratings Gilbert & Gaillard: Double Gold 2022
Gilbert & GaillardDouble Gold 2022
South African Wine Index98 / Platinum
South African Wine IndexTop 10
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groenvlei Farm, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 881 3677
Email
Owner
Peter Falke
Cellarmaster
Werner Schrenk