Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window 10 – 15 years from vintage under ideal cellaring conditions
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Valsrivier, Bainsvlei
Grapes Picked March 2013
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Details 64% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak64%
Second Fill Oak36%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date October 2015
Extended Maceration Yes
Fining Agents Egg White (Albumen)
Production Details The vines emerged from a cold, wet Winter and enjoyed even budding in the Spring of 2012. Strong winds in early Summer affected the yields and canopies of some varieties but cool and consistent weather in early 2013 resulted in later than usual ripening. The cool growing season meant the grapes reaching their flavour ripeness with low sugars resulting in medium-bodied, elegant wines being produced. Hand Picked, March 2013. Crushed and De-stemmed Fruit, Pumped Over During Ferment. Cultured Active Dry Wine Yeast. Extended Maceration up to 2 Weeks. Oak Aging for 24 Months in 64% new, 36% 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels. Fined with Egg White (Albumen).
Tasting Notes
cassis, black cherries, herbaceousness
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Rustenberg Wines, Rustenberg Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 809 1200
Email
Owner
Barlow Family (Simon, Rozanne, Murray)
Cellarmaster
Murray Barlow