Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.73%
Residual Sugar 2.31 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.64 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon86%
Merlot13%
Cabernet Franc1%
Drinking Window next 6 to 20 years
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types Taransaud, Darnajou, Sylvain
Bottling Date 19th January 2017
Production Details The Cabernet was fermented in open/closed tanks at a constant temperature of 25°C and pumped over every 6 hours to maximize colour and tannin extraction. The wine had 16 months in barrel; 40% new oak from coopers Taransaud, Darnajou & Sylvain. The wine was bottled on 19th January 2017.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrants, spice, ripe plums, wood aromas
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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