Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.56%
Residual Sugar 2.35 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6.22 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot90%
Cabernet Sauvignon10%
Drinking Window release or 10 - 15 years after the vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Orientation North To South On A North Westerly Slope
Vine Age planted 2002
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 40 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 Litre
Bottling Date January 23, 2017
Serving Temperature 15-17°C · 59-63°F
Production Volume 2,130 bottles
Bottles2,130
Production Details The vineyard, known as RL12, was planted in 2002 to clone MO 348 grafted on rootstock 101-14. The row direction is north to south on a north-westerly slope. Due to row direction, care has to be taken to prevent sunburn and the formation of cooked or over-ripe flavours. The vineyard is supplied with drip irrigation and neutron probes. The wine is described by the producer as the result of a misunderstanding between Michel Rolland and the winemaker, which they now intentionally try to repeat. Grapes were picked into 10 kg lug boxes and then stored for 24 hours in a refrigerated container to ensure a temperature of 8-10 C in the grapes before processing. Grapes were hand sorted and destemmed but not crushed. A cold soak was performed for 7 days at 8-10 C through a combination of dry ice and cooling. The temperature of the mash increased slowly and a feral ferment developed. After the formation of 2-3% alcohol, the mash was inoculated with a pure culture commercial yeast strain. Juice/wine recovery was 650 litres/ton, and the tank was pumped over the skin cap 4-6 times per day. The grapes were pressed after 40 days on the skins and run off into stainless steel tanks for completion of malolactic fermentation. The wine was matured in 50% new French 225 litre barrels from Taransaud and Darnajou, then bottled on January 23, 2017 after 18 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes
ripe berry fruit, cherry, spice
Food Pairing roast beef, lamb with a simple jus or mushroom sauce, grilled beef, grilled lamb, grilled pork
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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