Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.03%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon85%
Petit Verdot5%
Merlot5%
Cabernet Franc5%
Drinking Window Enjoy over the next 20 years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton, Glenrosa
Orientation West To Northwest
Fermentation Vessels Closed Tanks, Stainless Steel
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date October 30, 2014
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 18 months, followed by 36 months in bottle. The wine was bottled on 30 October 2014. Released August 2019.
Tasting Notes
Palate: composed, elegant, cabernet-dominated, supple 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