Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.19%
Residual Sugar 5.3 g/L
pH 2.92
Total Acidity 7.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, Pinotage
Pinot Noir52%
Pinotage48%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 6-8°C · 43-46°F
Production Details The 2024 season began with notable early rainfall that replenished soil moisture and supported healthy early growth, followed by an extended dry period from late September through mid-February. Consistently warm summer temperatures accelerated ripening in the early cultivars, leading to slightly lighter yields and, in certain areas, reduced irrigation availability. Despite these challenging dry conditions, the grapes achieved excellent concentration and balance, resulting in fruit of exceptional quality and purity — promising outstanding wines from the 2024 vintage. All grapes were carefully handpicked and placed into bins. The whole bunches were gently pressed in pneumatic presses to extract the purest juice, known as the cuvée. After an overnight settling period, the juice underwent fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of approximately 15–17°C, using specially selected yeast strains. Malolactic fermentation was intentionally avoided to preserve the wine’s freshness, and expert blending preceded the bottling process.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh strawberries, red berry blossom, rose petal, zesty citrus
Palate: vibrant fruit, crisp acidity, gentle mineral nuance, freshness
Food Pairing brunches, summer picnics, celebrations, fresh seafood, herb-roasted chicken, strawberry pavlova
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Kromme Rhee Road, Stellenbosch District, Koelenhof, 7605
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4940
Email
Owner
Malan Family (3rd generation)