2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.01%
Residual Sugar 1.43 g/L
pH 3.74
Total Acidity 4.41 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache
Grenache100%
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top, French Oak Barrel, Porcelain Jars
Pressing Method Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and porcelain jars
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Approximately 4% whole bunches. Fermented for approximately 18 days. Aged in 30% porcelain jars, 25% Foudre, and 45% old (10+ years) 500L French oak barrels for 14 months.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.32%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 4.55 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache
Grenache100%
Drinking Window 2023-2029
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top, French Oak Barrel, Porcelain Jars
Pressing Method Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and porcelain jars
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Approximately 4% whole bunches. Fermented for approximately 18 days. Aged in porcelain jars and neutral 500L French oak barrels for 14 months.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache
Grenache100%
Drinking Window 2023-2028
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top, French Oak Barrel, Porcelain Jars
Pressing Method Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and porcelain jars
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Approximately 4% whole bunches. Fermented for approximately 18 days. 30% aged in porcelain jars and 500L French oak barrels for 14 months.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.01%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache
Grenache100%
Drinking Window 2022-2027
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top, French Oak Barrel, Porcelain Jars
Pressing Method Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and porcelain jars
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Approximately 4% whole bunches. Fermented for approximately 18 days. 30% aged in porcelain jars and old French oak barrels for 14 months.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.05%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 3.92 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache
Grenache100%
Drinking Window 2022-2026
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top, French Oak Barrel, Porcelain Jars
Pressing Method Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and porcelain jars
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Approximately 4% whole bunches. Fermented for approximately 18 days. Aged in porcelain jars and large 500L old French oak barrels for 14 months.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.05%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 4.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache
Grenache100%
Drinking Window 2021-2025
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top, French Oak Barrel, Porcelain Jars
Pressing Method Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and porcelain jars
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Approximately 4% whole bunches. Fermented for approximately 18 days. Aged in porcelain jars and large 500L old French oak barrels for 14 months.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 4.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache
Grenache100%
Drinking Window 2021-2025
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top, French Oak Barrel, Porcelain Jars
Pressing Method Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and porcelain jars
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Approximately 4% whole bunches. Fermented for approximately 18 days. Aged in porcelain jars and large 500L old French oak barrels for 14 months.
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache
Grenache100%
Drinking Window 2020-2024
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandstone
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top, French Oak Barrel, Porcelain Jars
Pressing Method Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and porcelain jars
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Approximately 4% whole bunches. Fermented for approximately 18 days. Aged in porcelain jars and large 500L old French oak barrels for 14 months.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux