Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon42%
Cinsault20%
Merlot15%
Cabernet Franc10%
Petit Verdot7%
Malbec6%
Drinking Window Ready to enjoy now but will reward careful cellaring over the next three to five years
Region Stellenbosch
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 24% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak24%
Second Fill Oak11%
Third Fill Oak31%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date Sep 2022
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details A Classical blend inspired by the wines that came from Stellenbosch in the middle of the previous century. Traditional Bordeaux varieties mixed with Cinsault, as was the norm more than 50 years ago. All the varieties besides the Cinsault are de-stemmed and fermented on the skins for 2-3 weeks before pressing and ageing in small French oak barrels for a period of 12 months, 24% new, 11% second fill and 31% third fill, and the balance in older oak. The Cinsault was fermented whole bunch and aged unwooded. Blending and light filtration took place before bottling in August 2022.
Tasting Notes
bright purple, cassis, dark chocolate, lavender, ripe strawberries, silky tannins, dark fruit flavours, black currants, ripe plum, spice, fresh acidity
Food Pairing slow braised beef short rib with creamy polenta
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