Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Silica-rich sandy soils
Vine Age Planted 1976
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Vessel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 10 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Barrel Size 400L and 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Hand-picked fruit in small boxes. 70% destemmed, 30% whole-cluster fruit layered on top in 1,500-litre open-top vessel (lasagne method). 10-12 day natural fermentation with wild vineyard yeast at 22-26°C (72-79°F). Few pump-overs. Gentle extraction using infusion method. Pressed to neutral French oak barrels (400L and 225L fifth-fill). Aged on fine lees for 11 months. Underwent malolactic fermentation. Bottled unfiltered and unfined with minimal sulfur. Harvest date: 1 February 2023.
Tasting Notes
berries, bramble leaf, earth, cherry, spice, supple tannins, light-bodied, fresh
Food Pairing East African-style fish stew, yellow rice, crispy carnitas, posole
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Owner
Bernhard Bredell
Cellarmaster
Bernhard Bredell