Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.26 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.34 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon87%
Petit Verdot9%
Cabernet Franc4%
Drinking Window next six to 15 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite, Hutton, Clovelly
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types Taransaud, Darnajou, Sylvain
Bottling Date January 16, 2018
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 18 months in barrel; 40% new oak from coopers Taransaud, Darnajou & Sylvain. The wine was bottled on 16 January 2018.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrants, blackcurrant leaves blue berries, cigar box, pencil shavings, attractive wood aromas and flavours
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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