Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.87%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Syrah40%
Cinsault15%
Drinking Window 10 years and beyond
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L and 300L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The grapes are hand picked in the morning. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsault whole berries are fermented for 7-10 days while the Syrah whole bunches ferment for up to 14 days. During fermentation the wines are pumped over two to three times a day. Some lots receive extended skin contact before the wines are drained, pressed, and racked to barrel. The wine is matured in 500L and 300L French oak barrels, with 40% new oak, for up to 18 months before blending and bottling. Bottles produced: 3,149.
Tasting Notes
red fruit, black fruit, oak, savoury aromas, fine coated tannins
Food Pairing hearty dishes
Critics Ratings Shiraz South Africa: Top 3 blends of 2021
Shiraz South AfricaTop 3 blends of 2021
Gilbert & GaillardDouble Gold
James Suckling90 points
Platter's Wine Guide4.5 Stars
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 569 0362
Email
Owner
Revived in 2017 by new ownership
Cellarmaster
L'Ré Hughes