Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 2015 - 2020
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 22nd & 23rd of March 2012
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Grape Clone SH99/SH9C/SH1A
Vine Age Planted 2000 & 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Volume 26,458 bottles
Bottles26,458
Production Details Vintage conditions: Very hot and dry vintage, resulting in an early start to the picking, with different varieties ripening at the same time. A tough vintage for the winery crews! Yield: Approximately 10.36 t/ha. Winemaking: De-stalked, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, pumped over for 6 days, left for 2 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
cassis, ripe black fruit, spice
Food Pairing grilled meats, meaty casseroles, mature cheeses
Critics Ratings PLATTER'S WINE GUIDE 2026: 4.5 Stars
PLATTER'S WINE GUIDE 20264.5 Stars
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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