Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.28 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Barbera, Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon48%
Shiraz22%
Cabernet Franc8%
Mourvedre7%
Petit Verdot6%
Merlot4%
Barbera3%
Sangiovese2%
Drinking Window 5-25 years from production
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Shiraz, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Mourvèdre, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 3% Barbera, 2% Sangiovese. All components vinified as individual batches. Blend made approximately 6 months after fermentation and aged for 20 months total with two rackings. Aged in 225L French oak barrels, 35% new oak. Estate grown on 120-hectare Helderberg Mountain vineyard.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Email
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux