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 (760 days)
Oak Aging 13 months (395 days)
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