2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache
Shiraz90%
Grenache10%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton – decomposed granite
Grapes Picked March 09, 2022 (Shiraz), February 28, 2022 (Grenache)
Brix at Harvest 23.8°
Vine Age planted 2003 to 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details De-stalked, hand sorted, crushed, pumped into stainless steel fermentation tanks, cold soak for two days, and pumped over once a day for 5 days. After fermentation the wine is left on the skins for 2 days before pressing, once pressed wine is racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes Ripe dark fruit, black pepper, dried herbs, subtle red berry notes, fine tannins, and a savoury finish.
Food Pairing rich hearty stews, roasts, grilled meats
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Petit Verdot
Shiraz72%
Grenache14%
Petit Verdot14%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton – decomposed granite
Grapes Picked March 16, 2021 (Shiraz), March 3, 2021 (Grenache), March 23, 2021 (PV)
Vine Age Planted 2003 to 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details De-stalked, hand sorted, crushed, pumped into stainless steel fermentation tanks, cold soak for two days, and pumped over once a day for 5 days. After fermentation the wine is left on the skins for 2 days before pressing, once pressed wine is racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Food Pairing hearty stews, roasts, grilled meats
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Petit Verdot
Shiraz80%
Grenache10%
Petit Verdot10%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Grapes Picked March 2, 2020 (Shiraz), February 19, 2020 (Grenache), March 10, 2020 (PV)
Grape Clone SH1A (Shiraz), GN 70N (Grenache), PR 400D (Petit Verdot)
Vine Age Planted 2003 to 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details De-stalked, hand sorted, crushed, pumped into stainless steel fermentation tanks, cold soak for two days, and pumped over once a day for 5 days. After fermentation the wine is left on the skins for 2 days before pressing, once pressed wine is racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark plum, white pepper
Palate: toasted spice, elegant acidity
Food Pairing rich hearty stews, roasts, grilled meats
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Petit Verdot
Shiraz70%
Grenache15%
Petit Verdot15%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Grapes Picked 15 March 2019 (Shiraz), 20 February 2019 (Grenache), 20 March 2019 (PV)
Vine Age Planted 2003 to 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details De-stalked, hand sorted, crushed, pumped into stainless steel fermentation tanks, cold soak for two days, and pumped over once a day for 5 days. After fermentation the wine is left on the skins for 2 days before pressing, once pressed wine is racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Food Pairing rich hearty stews, roasts, grilled meats
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Petit Verdot
Shiraz60%
Grenache30%
Petit Verdot10%
Drinking Window 2020-2028
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton - decomposed granite
Grapes Picked 26 February 2018 (Shiraz), 05 March 2018 (Grenache), 19 March 2018 (PV)
Vine Age Planted 2003 to 2006
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details De-stalked, hand sorted, crushed, pumped into stainless steel fermentation tanks, cold soak for two days, and pumped over twice a day for 5 days. After fermentation the wine is left on the skins for 2 days before pressing, once pressed wine is racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation.
Food Pairing rich hearty stews, roasts, grilled meats
Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1924
Email
Owner
Gyles Webb
Cellarmaster
Rudi Schultz