Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Mourvedre, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon36%
Shiraz32%
Merlot9%
Cabernet Franc8%
Petit Verdot8%
Mourvedre5%
Barbera2%
Drinking Window 10-15 years from release
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 33.300000000000004% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33.300000000000004%
Second Fill Oak33.300000000000004%
Third Fill Oak33.300000000000004%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Shiraz, 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Mourvèdre, 2% Barbera. Production: 55 barrels. Aged 20 months in 225L French oak barrels with equal portions 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fill. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch. 2009 vintage described as possibly one of the best of the past 25 years.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Email
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux