Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window 10 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton, Oakleaf
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Wooden Vessels
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Barrel Size 225l and 300l barrels
Production Details Grapes from various blocks were hand-picked and sorted before settling in stainless steel tanks. A combination of stainless steel and wooden fermentation vessels were used. Different yeasts were used to work on both aromatic profiles and structural components. Various pump-over techniques were applied, including both open and closed pump-overs at different intervals. The Cabernet spent 3 weeks on its skins, post-fermentation, after which it was taken to 225l and 300l barrels (first, second and third fill) for 12 months.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrants, spice, ripe plums, plush leather, oak
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
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Owner
Anglo American Platinum Corporation