Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.53%
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot42%
Shiraz29%
Cabernet Sauvignon29%
Drinking Window 2016 to 2028
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Red decomposed granite - hutton type
Elevation 393.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 18 hL/ha
Vine Age 16 yr old vines (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon), 15 yr old vines (Shiraz)
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 12 days
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 25 Jan 2012
Sulfites 5.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicking into 20 kg lugboxes. 100% destemming and gentle crushing directly into open top fermenters. Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation @ max. temp. 29°C - 31°C. Time on skins 12 - 15 days, with cap of skins punched down (pigeage) 1 – 4 times a day. Wine drained directly to barrels together with single pressing from traditional basket press. Mostly new French oak used. Time in barrel 22 months, which included several rackings to gradually clarify the wine and assist maturation. This wine was bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered, on the property. Production: 330 x 6 x 750mℓ.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spices, blackcurrant
Palate: blueberry, blackcurrant, spice