Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourviedre
Shiraz96%
Mourviedre4%
Drinking Window 2021-2039
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Helderberg mountain
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Top
Pressing Method Pressed
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L, 300L, 500L old French oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details No new wood used in making this wine. Whole berry ferments and soft extraction methods by means of only pump overs which brings out the purity in this wine. Aged in old French oak barrels for 22 months. Grapes sourced from vineyards surrounding Waterford in Stellenbosch. From 2007 vintage, almost all fruit comes off Waterford Estate.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Email
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux