Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Grenache, Sangiovese, Malbec, Tempranillo
Shiraz23%
Mourvèdre21%
Cabernet Franc12%
Cabernet Sauvignon11%
Petit Verdot8%
Grenache8%
Sangiovese6%
Malbec5%
Tempranillo5%
Drinking Window 2020-2035+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size old French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging to assess oak influence. Aged in old French oak barrels and vats. Shiraz-led blend from Stellenbosch vineyards.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Email
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux