Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite well-drained (treinspoor plantation)
Grape Clone SH1A (majority) with some 9C
Vine Age 20 years (planted 1999)
Fermentation Vessels Concrete, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 100% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types french oak
Barrel Size 400-liter
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 1,204 bottles
Bottles1,204
Production Details Single vineyard (0.5 hectares) on Seelug Farm at Firgrove, Lower Helderberg, registered in 2019. Bush vines planted 1999 by Koos Bredell at 3,650 vines per hectare in treinspoor (double row) fashion. Closest to ocean in WO Stellenbosch. Dry-farmed. Crop approximately 1.3 kg per vine. All grapes hand-picked in small lugboxes. Blend of two separate natural fermentations with indigenous yeast from vineyard. First fermentation 70% whole stems intact, crushed and foot-trotted. Second fermentation 40% whole clusters, rest destemmed. Submerged cap, slow extraction, no punch downs. Spontaneous fermentation lasted 2+ weeks with 1 week post-fermentation. Basket-pressed directly to barrel. Aged on lees for 11 months in old (5th fill) French oak 400-litre barrels. No additives except trace amounts of sulfites. Bottled without fining or filtration. 2019 vintage experienced cooler ripening with reduced water stress from previous drought, resulting in smaller berries with high acidity and early flavor concentration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, spice, black berries, freshness
Palate: lean, pure, long finish, good acidity, balanced, elegant
Food Pairing mediterranean dishes, grilled meats, savory preparations
Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Owner
Bernhard Bredell
Cellarmaster
Bernhard Bredell