Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.53%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window over the next 20 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton, Glenrosa
Orientation West To Northwest
Fermentation Vessels Closed Tank, Stainless Steel
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 21 months
Bottle Aging 2 years
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Bottling Date 14 May 2013
Production Volume 9,600 bottles
Bottles9,600
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked and fermented in closed tanks at temperatures of 25-28°C. The young wine received a post-fermentation maceration of 21 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. On completion of the malolactic fermentation the wine was racked into 100% new French oak. The V was matured in oak for 21 months, followed by 24 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrants, red cherries, cedar wood, lead pencil, cigar box, raspberry, black cherry, spice, gaminess
Palate: concentrated, elegant, fine-grained tannins, long aftertaste
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2100
Email
Owner
Anglo American Platinum Corporation