Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 28 January - 13 March 2020
Brix at Harvest 24.4°
Grape Clone 46C, 169A and 338C
Vine Age Planted 2002, 2003 & 2008
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Yield: 10.4 tons per hectare. The grapes were gently de-stemmed, retaining as many whole berries as possible, before passing over an additional vibrating table to remove all MOG (matter other than grapes), after which a displacement pump takes the fruit to its fermentation tank. The tanks are then inoculated with a specific commercial yeast strain, this way insuring the development of the perfect flavour profile. Fermentation is done in stainless steel fermenters, and a combination of aerative pump overs and punch down techniques are used to ensure optimal colour, tannin and flavour extraction. Once fermentation is complete the wine is drained off the skins and moved to a holding tank to be barrelled down. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the barrels. The wines age gracefully in place for 18 months, with 30% new French oak barrels, and receive only one racking during this period. After tasting through all the individual lots our winemaking team decides on the final blend, the barrels are emptied into the tank farm and the wines are prepared for bottling.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrant leaf, coffee bean, leather, dark chocolate, sweet blackberry
Food Pairing butterflied leg of lamb, lamb steak with rosemary and potato dauphinoise
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide 2024: 5 stars
Platter's Wine Guide 20245 stars
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz