Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Cabernet Franc95%
Malbec5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed dolomite granite
Orientation South-Facing
Sites Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Crafted from vineyards in Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch. Grapes were hand sorted three times, crushed, and left to cold soak on the skins for five days. After fermentation at 28C, the grapes were basket pressed and underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was matured in 300 litre French oak barrels for 14 months using only neutral oak barrels. The producer recommends drinking it now or cellaring it for another 2 to 5 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark cherry, red cherry
Palate: dark berries, spiciness, herbs, wet-stone minerality, pure fruit, velvet soft finish
Food Pairing pork loin with plum and Armagnac sauce, game bird with red wine sauce, springbok, ostrich, kudu, Karoo lamb, hard cheeses