Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $16.98Original ZAR 279.00≈ €15.11 · £12.76 | www.stellekaya.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu (decomposed granite)
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation West Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 50 hL/ha
Vine Age 15 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litres
Bottling Date December 2023
Tasting Notes
dark fruits, chocolate, minty notes, fleshy, smooth-edged, lingering finish
Food Pairing beef carpaccio, Cape Malay bobotie
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu (decomposed granite)
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation East And South West Facing
Grapes Picked March 2020
Vine Age 13 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225 litres
Bottling Date August 2022
Production Details Cold soaked for 3 days. Open micro fermenters. Malolactic fermentation in the barrels. Maturation for 24 months in a blend of differing age. Production: 3200 litres.
Tasting Notes
strawberry, cherry, plum, red fruit, dark fruit
Food Pairing beef carpaccio, homemade mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan shavings, traditional Cape Malay bobotie
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.07 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.93 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 6-8 Years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation East And South West
Grapes Picked March 2019
Vine Age 12 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 liters
Bottling Date April 2021
Production Details 24 months in a blend of differing age.
Tasting Notes
red berry fruit, dark berry fruit, cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, floral perfume, mintiness, milk chocolate, sweet spice, liquorice
Food Pairing beef Carpaccio, Cape Malay Bobotie
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 6-8 Years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation East, South West
Vine Age 11 years
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 26 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 liters
Bottling Date June 2019
Production Details Grapes were hand picked at optimal ripeness in early March 2018. The yield was 7.9 tons per ha. Cold soaked for 3 days. Open micro fermenters. Basket pressed. Malolactic fermentation in the barrels. 26 months maturation in a blend of differing age French Oak 225 liters. Production: 4290 liters.
Tasting Notes
deep crimson, dark berry fruit, savoury notes, earthy notes, juicy soft tannins, good acidity
Food Pairing slow roasted pork belly with a reduction of berries, seared tuna
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 8-10 Years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation East And South West Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates early March 2017
Vine Age 10 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 27 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date July 2019
Production Details Grapes were hand picked at optimal ripeness in early March 2017. The yield was 2.5 tons per ha. Cold soaked for 3 days. Fermented in open micro fermenters. Malolactic fermentation in the barrels. Matured for 27 months in a blend of differing age. Bottled July 2019. Production 1340 liters.
Tasting Notes
mulberry, cherry, plum, leafy, earthy, cinnamon, spice
Food Pairing slow roasted pork belly, seared tuna
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation East, South West
Grapes Picked February 2014
Vine Age 7 years
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Maceration 3 days
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date September 2017
Production Details Grapes were hand picked at optimal ripeness in early February 2014. The yield was 3 tons per ha. Cold soaked for 3 days. Open micro fermenters. Basket pressed. Malolactic fermentation in the barrels. 41 months maturation in a blend of differing age French Oak 225 liters. Bottled September 2017. Production 4800 liters.
Tasting Notes
Christmas cake, baked plums, sweet spice, cedar aromas, fruit, spicy finish
Food Pairing slow roasted pork belly with a reduction of berries, seared tuna
Shop prices
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2250768 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Bosmans Crossing, 11 Distillery Road, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 894 4764
Email
Owner
Dave and Jane Lello
Cellarmaster
Jane Lello