Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.7%
Residual Sugar 2.91 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Pinotage70%
Cabernet Sauvignon23%
Merlot7%
Drinking Window 5 to 8 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 48% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak48%
Second Fill Oak52%
Oak Types French, American
Production Details In 1991, Simonsig experimented with a Pinotage Cabernet blend for the Cape Winemakers Guild to showcase a new approach in winemaking. The blend was made a limited release after the success of the 1991 vintage and named after Frans Malan, the founder of Simonsig. The 2016 harvest was challenging, early, and very dry, with water supplies significantly impacting the harvest. However, dry conditions led to very healthy grapes. While other regions, especially the Swartland, produced significantly smaller crops, Simonsig Estate produced 2% more than in 2015. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, and Merlot grapes delivered good concentration of color and fruit.
Tasting Notes
Nose: luscious fruit, red cherries, ripe dark plums
Palate: cherry tobacco, liquorice, supple tannins, elegantly balanced
Food Pairing Egyptian dukkha crusted beef fillet medallions, slow roasted belly of pork, springbok espetada, roasted duck, plainly cooked ostrich steak
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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)