2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, clones 192 and MO 343
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton soil derived from decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 1–11 March 2022
Vine Age Vines planted in 1988 and 2000
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel fermentation tanks
Pressing Method Pressed After Fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were destalked and hand sorted; whole berries were transferred to stainless-steel tanks, inoculated with Alchemy 4 cultured yeast, fermented at 24–26 °C, and pumped over once daily until the desired extraction was achieved. Vineyard details include R99 rootstock, 3,200 vines/ha, vertical-hedge trellising, supplementary drip irrigation, and a yield of 10.6 t/ha.
Tasting Notes Ripe cherries, raspberries, blackcurrant, cedar, sandalwood, baking spices, strawberries, black cherries, refined acidity, velvety tannins, and subtle minerality; elegant, balanced, and approachable.
Food Pairing Seared duck breast, mushroom risotto, or aged Gruyère
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz