Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $43.91Original €39.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc54%
Merlot33%
Cabernet Sauvignon13%
Region Stellenbosch
Orientation Southwest
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 20 years and older
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Egg
Barrel Size 225L, 9000L Foudre, 4500L cement
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked and transferred by gravity to stainless steel and cement vessels. Cold soaking for color and aroma extraction. Extended maceration after fermentation. Matured for three years in combination of 225L oak barrels, 9000L Foudre vessels and 4500L cement tanks.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.63 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc49%
Merlot36%
Cabernet Sauvignon15%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 380.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 20 years and older
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Egg
Total Aging 25 months
Oak Aging 13 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 9000L Foudre, 4500L cement
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked and transferred by gravity to stainless steel and cement vessels. Cold soaking period for color and aroma extraction. Extended maceration after fermentation for soft texture and complexity. Matured 13 months in 225L French oak barrels (30% new), then blended and transferred to Foudre and cement vessels for additional 12 months.
Tasting Notes
red currant, blueberries, creamy, silk texture, powdery tannins
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc65%
Merlot26%
Cabernet Sauvignon9%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 380.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 20 years and older
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Egg
Total Aging 25 months
Oak Aging 13 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 9000L Foudre, 4500L cement
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked and transferred by gravity to stainless steel and cement vessels. Cold soaking period for color and aroma extraction. Extended maceration after fermentation for soft texture and complexity. Matured 13 months in 225L French oak barrels (30% new), then blended and transferred to Foudre and cement vessels for additional 12 months.
Tasting Notes
mineral, crushed stone, earthy, sage, thyme, bay leaf, cabernet franc tannins
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.76 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.96 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc65%
Merlot30%
Cabernet Sauvignon5%
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 20 years and older
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Egg
Barrel Size 225L, 9000L Foudre, 4500L cement
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked and transferred by gravity to stainless steel and cement vessels. Cold soaking period for color and aroma extraction. Extended maceration after fermentation for soft texture and complexity. Matured for 3 years in combination of 225L oak barrels, 9000L Foudre vessels and traditional 4500L cement tanks.
Tasting Notes
white pepper, cloves, red berries
1999 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Berries very gently crushed. Two weeks maturation on skins for post-alcoholic fermentation extraction, followed by gentle pressing. Matured 15 months in 225L French oak barrels. Released under Cordoba label (predecessor to Taaibosch).
Tasting Notes
pepper, spice, oak, berry, plum
Food Pairing beef, mutton, venison, fowl, cheese
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $43.91Original €39.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $43.91Original €39.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |