Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Types French
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 3,259 bottles
Bottles3,259
Production Details The grapes are hand harvested in the morning from the bush vines. Approximately 30-50% of the grapes are whole bunch fermented. During fermentation the wines are pumped over up to two to three times a day. Some of the grapes receive extended skin contact after fermentation before it is pressed and racked to barrel. The wine is matured in French oak barrels for up to 15 months, before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh red fruit
Palate: earthy, savoury, soft delicate tannins, velvety texture
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