Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.18%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 2020-2030
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep red hutton, Decomposed granite, Stony alluvial soil
Orientation North East
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Grape Clone SH9
Vine Age 20 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermentation Tanks, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 20 months
Sulfites 51.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Handpicking into 20 kg crates. Destemming and lightly crushed directly into small open top fermentation tanks. 10% whole bunches included. Spontaneous fermentation @ max. 30deg. with the cap of skins punched down manually twice a day for an average of 16 days. Wine drained directly to barrels together with single pressing from basket press. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel. 20 months maturation in old barrels. Bottled by hand unfined (Vegan) and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: concentrated blueberries, spices, Eucalypt, fynbos (garrigues)
Palate: soft, lively, delicious flavours, acidity, crunchy tannins
ruby red
Food Pairing roasted pork belly