Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.52%
Residual Sugar 2.23 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.65 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Orientation South-West Facing
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Second Fill Oak100%
Production Details Fruit came from mainly trellised vineyards in Stellenbosch Kloof, Helderberg and Devon Valley, with cooling maritime breezes contributing to slow ripening and concentrated flavours. Grapes were hand harvested in March at 24 to 25 Balling when fruit and tannins were fully ripened. Vineyard blocks were vinified separately, cold-soaked for three to five days, then fermented on the skins for 10 to 12 days at 26C. After malolactic fermentation, half the wine was aged in new and second-fill small oak barrels and the other half in stainless steel on oak staves.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black fruit, lavender, violets, vanilla, mint chocolate, rich plum, berry, peppery nuances
Palate: juicy, vibrant, spicy, smoky, abundant plum, juicy red berries, bold tannin structure
Food Pairing red meat, venison, casseroles, stews, spicy kebabs, roasted pork, wild mushroom dishes
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