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