Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Pinotage58%
Cabernet Sauvignon27%
Merlot15%
Drinking Window 5 to 8 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 18% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak18%
Second Fill Oak73%
Third Fill Oak9%
Oak Types French
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details All grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. All the different batches had a two-day cold maceration before fermentation commenced. The Pinotage spent a total of six days on the skins before pressing, with regular punch downs occurring after inoculation. The Cabernet Sauvignon spent a total of 13 days on the skins. Pump-overs were done 2-4 times a day during fermentation. The Merlot fermentation lasted 12 days with punch downs being done three times a day. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel. 19 Months in 100% French oak barrels. 18% new barrels were used with the remaining 73% in second-fill and 9% in third-fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet red berries, dark berries
Palate: dark cherry, cassis, baked figs, plum
Food Pairing Egyptian dukkha crusted beef fillet medallions, slow roasted belly of pork, springbok espetada, roasted duck, grilled 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)