Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Malbec
Malbec100%
Drinking Window 8 to 10 years from vintage under ideal cellaring conditions
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Grapes Picked February 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Bottling Date June 2020
Fining Agents Egg Whites (Albumen)
Production Details The 2019 vintage was challenging due to previous drought, leading to below-average yields. A warm snap in June and a wet Spring, coupled with a wetter than average Summer harvesting season, made 2019 a challenge. Late harvest thinning or multiple harvests were required to achieve uniformity. Early and mid-season ripening varieties performed well, achieving flavour ripeness at lower alcohol levels. Late ripening varieties required patience and extended time on the vines, again achieving lower alcohols overall, but creating ripe, structured wines. The wine is crushed and de-stemmed, then pumped over during ferment. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vessels with cultured active dry wine yeast. Extended maceration is 0 to 7 days. The wine is 100% aged for 15 months in oak, with 10% new and 90% 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barriques (225L). Fining agents used are Egg Whites (Albumen).
Food Pairing roasted meats, Italian fare, mushroom based dishes
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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