2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.72%
pH 3.74
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties Syrah sourced from Sijnn–Malgas (40%), Newton-Johnson–Upper Hemel-en-Aarde (40%), and Springfontein–Walker Bay (20%)
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Malgas: small round pudding stones over weathered schist; upper hemel-en-aarde: gravelly decomposed shale; walker bay: sandy limestone
Orientation Newton-Johnson Vineyard: Gentle North-Facing Slope
Vine Age Malgas vines 8 years old; Upper Hemel-en-Aarde and Walker Bay vines 9 years old
Fermentation Vessels Small 2-ton open-top fermentation tanks
Pressing Method Single Pressing In A Traditional Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand-picked into 20 kg crates; destemmed and gently crushed; fermented at a maximum of 30°C with manual punch-downs one to three times daily; bottled by hand on 22 October 2014; production 309 cases of 12 × 750 mL.
Tasting Notes Medium-deep purple-red; chalk, redcurrant, red cherry, mineral, white pepper, and aniseed; persistent smooth, chalky dry tannins
Food Pairing Pork loin, veal, or Parmesan-crusted tender-stem broccoli
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David Trafford