Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.69%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 2017-2024
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank
Pressing Method Pressed Off Skins
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak, foudré
Barrel Size 2500L
Sulfites 64.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Syrah grapes handpicked and hand sorted. One third of whole bunch clusters crushed by foot, remaining 70% destemmed into concrete tanks. Spontaneous, natural fermentation with minimal punch downs and pump overs. Pressed off skins. Natural malolactic fermentation in older French casks and larger 2500L Foudres. Aged 14 months in oak and 3 months in stainless steel to harmonise after final blending.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Old Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 881 3451
Email
Owner
Johan Reyneke
Cellarmaster
Rudiger Gretschel