Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $30.81Original CHF 25.52 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.36%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Franc50%
Cabernet Sauvignon44%
Merlot6%
Region Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet spices, savoury elements
Palate: blackberries, cassis, rich, intense
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.39%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Franc48%
Cabernet Sauvignon38%
Merlot14%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 34% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak34%
Second Fill Oak47%
Third Fill Oak14%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date December 2021
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details Each component was harvested separately, de-stemmed and hand sorted into tank. The wines spent between 7 and 21 days on the skins, depending on their tannin structure, with three or four pump overs per day. Significantly less time on the skins than the previous vintage, due to lighter and cooler vintage conditions. Once the fermentation is completed, the wines are pressed to undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel and tank. After completion, the wine was racked to French oak barrels (34% new, 47% second fill, 14% third fill and 5% fourth fill) for a period of 20 months, before a strict selection process where only the best barrels from the best blocks are selected. Components are blended and allowed to clarify naturally before filtration and bottling in December 2021.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berries, lavender, pencil shavings, cedarwood
Palate: mulberries, cherries, plums, warm spices, dark berries, lavender, pencil shavings, cedarwood
Food Pairing slow roasted lamb shank with creamy leek and broad bean mash
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Franc55%
Cabernet Sauvignon42%
Merlot3%
Drinking Window 5-10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Tank
Maceration 20 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 55% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak55%
Third Fill Oak2%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date October 2020
Production Details Each component was harvested separately, de-stemmed and hand sorted into tank. The wines spent between 20 and 40 days on the skins, depending on their tannin structure with three or four pump overs per day. Once the fermentation is completed the wines are pressed to undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel and tank. After completion, the wine was racked to French oak barrels (55% new, 2% third fill and 42% forth fill) for a period of 24 months before a strict selection process, where only the best barrels from the best blocks are selected. Components are blended and allowed to clarify naturally before filtration and bottling in October 2020.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, lavender, cedarwood, cigar box, crème de cassis, black berries
Palate: black berries, cassis, sweet spices, savoury element
Food Pairing slow roasted lamb shank with creamy leek and broad bean mash
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $30.81Original CHF 25.52 | vinello.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44 between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts, Stellenbosch, 7607, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 884 4410
Email
Owner
Ratcliffe Family (Mike Ratcliffe)
Cellarmaster
JD Pretorius