2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Will evolve beautifully over the next decade or two
Classification Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Open Top Fermenters
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 300L
Closure Cork
Production Details Fruit sourced from 2 specific vineyard blocks on farm and 2 small parcels from Helderberg and Helderberg basin slopes. De-stemmed only (no crushing), fermented in combination of stainless-steel tanks and traditional open-top fermenters using punch-downs and pump-overs. After primary fermentation, grapes gently pressed and transferred to 300L French oak barrels (80% new, 20% blend of 2nd and 3rd fill) for 18 months before final blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tobacco, liquorice, mint, black plum, cassis
Palate: dark fruit, vibrant acidity, svelte structure, long finish
Food Pairing red meat, game, grilled meats, aged cheeses
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Region Stellenbosch
Sites 2 vineyard blocks on the estate plus 2 small parcels from the Helderberg and Helderberg basin slopes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Open Top Fermenter
Pressing Method Destemmed Only (No Crushing); Gentle Pressing
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L
Production Details The official Kleine Zalze product page states that the fruit for this wine came from 2 specific vineyard blocks on the farm and 2 small parcels from the slopes of the Helderberg and Helderberg basin. It notes that the effect of the preceding 3-year drought was still evident in the 2019 harvest despite higher seasonal rainfall, resulting in smaller crops in the 2018/2019 growing season. It further states that irregular temperatures from winter to flowering caused some uneven ripening, managed by removing green or uneven bunches after veraison, and that cool conditions toward the end of ripening produced smaller berries and intensely flavoured, elegant wines. After destemming only, the grapes were fermented in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and traditional open-top fermenters, using punch-downs and pump-overs at different stages, then gently pressed and matured for 18 months in 300L French oak barrels, 80% new and the remaining 20% a blend of 2nd and 3rd fill, before final blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tobacco, liquorice, mint, black plum, cassis
Palate: dark fruit, refreshing acidity, svelte structure, long finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
Strand Road (R44), Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (21) 880 0717
Owner
AdVini
Cellarmaster
RJ Botha