2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, clone 338C
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu / glenrosa
Harvest Dates 18–20 March 2024
Vine Age Planted August 2005
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks; subsequently racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Yield 5.4 t/ha; fruit de-stalked, berries hand sorted and crushed; pumped over once daily until dry; Alchemy4 yeast; fermentation at 26°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; ripe blackcurrant, plum, subtle graphite, dark fruit, cedar and spice; fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long persistent finish
Food Pairing Red meat, especially game; strong cheeses
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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