Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window 2016-2025
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Vineyard Yield 7.61 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 12th March - 4th April
Brix at Harvest 24.35°
Vine Age planted 1988, 1989 & 2002
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 8 days
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.
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