Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinotage98%
Cabernet Sauvignon2%
Drinking Window 3-6 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 100% Pinotage with small Cabernet Sauvignon blend for lift
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenters, Tank
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Hand-picked grapes from Warwick Estate. Fermented in open-top fermenters with daily pump-overs and punch-downs. Pinotage fermented 2/3 of sugar on skins, then pressed and finished fermentation in tank. After alcoholic fermentation, racked to 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. After MLF, returned to tank, sulphured, and returned to barrel for 14 months aging. Small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon blended pre-bottling to lift fruit component. Rough filtration applied before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe cassis, cedar wood, dark chocolate
Palate: full, round, ripe subtle tannins
Food Pairing roast leg of venison, ostrich fillet, paneer and fenugreek curry, hearty meats
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast: 88
Wine Enthusiast88
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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