Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Drinking Window now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2-5 years time
Region Stellenbosch
Grape Clone South African Clone 1, French Clone 214
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 12 Months in 50% new, 25.0% second fill and 25% 3rd fill French oak barrels. Two rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
Nose: oak perfume, blackberry, hazel nut
Palate: broad smooth tannins, ripe, succulent
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Off Zevenrivieren Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 885-1719
Email
Owner
Malan Family
Cellarmaster
Anton Malan