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
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Accessible now but will reward careful cellaring over the next 8 years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite, Hutton, Clovelly
Orientation North To Northwest
Sites Rooiland and Stonepine vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Open/Closed Tanks
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types Taransaud, Darnajou, Sylvain
Bottling Date January 23, 2019
Production Details The Cabernet was fermented in open/closed tanks (3.5 tons) 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.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrants, spice, ripe plums, attractive wood aromas
Food Pairing fillet, rib eye, lamb grilled over the coals
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Producer Information
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Address
Lourensford Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2100
Email
Owner
Anglo American Platinum Corporation