Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.38%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window 2013 - 2022
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 9th March - 6th April
Brix at Harvest 24.3°
Vine Age Planted 1988, 1989 & 2002
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 8 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types French
Production Details De-stalked, hand sorting of berries, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, pumped over for 8 days, left for 3 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. 18 months in barrel. 45% new French oak, balance in older barrels.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrant, dark chocolate, pencil shavings, sweet fruit
Food Pairing grilled beef, Béarnaise sauce, rocket salad
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz