Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon98%
Cabernet Franc2%
Drinking Window now but should benefit from further ageing over the next 6 to 8 years
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates March 10-13, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Maceration 13 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 26% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak26%
Second Fill Oak27%
Third Fill Oak47%
Oak Types French
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The grapes, from three Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, were picked over the period of 10 March to 13 March 2020. Careful vineyard sorting ensured that only the highest quality grapes reached the cellar. Following a gentle destemming, the grapes underwent a two-day cold soak before being inoculated with a carefully selected yeast strain. Throughout fermentation, pump overs were carried out 2 to 4 times daily, adjusted based on the fermentation rate and stage. The wine spent 13 to 22 days on its skins before undergoing a gentle pressing into tanks. It was then racked into barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing, with a total of three rackings occurring during this ageing process. 18 months in French oak barrels: 26% 1st fill; 27% 2nd fill; 47% 3rd fill.
Tasting Notes
garnet hue, freshly harvested summer berries, raspberry, blackberry, liquorice spice, supple tannins, rounded tannins
Food Pairing braised short rib with turnips and carrot purée, deboned lamb rib with charred cauliflower and jus, flavourful and heartier pastas
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Producer Information
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Address
Kromme Rhee Road, Stellenbosch District, Koelenhof, 7605
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4940
Email
Owner
Malan Family (3rd generation)