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
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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