Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.66%
Residual Sugar 1.97 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.39 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Merlot40%
Shiraz10%
Petit Verdot5%
Region Stellenbosch
Orientation South-West
Brix at Harvest 24.0°
Sites Jonkershoek, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch Kloof, Helderberg
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Types French, Hungarian, American
Barrel Size 300-litre barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The grapes from the four cultivars used in the blend were harvested at 24˚ to 25˚ Balling and vinified separately. After crushing, the juice was cold soaked for a few days to ensure maximum colour extraction while limiting the extraction of harsh tannins. During the first three days of fermentation, the skins were vigorously punched down. From the fourth day, the fermenting wine was aerated. After fermentation, the free-run wine was drawn off into 300-litre barrels and allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. Thereafter, the different wines were tasted and the type of wood for maturation selected based on the style of the wine. The barrels were a combination of 70% French, 20% Hungarian and 10% American oak. After 14 months maturation, a final selection of the best barrels was made and the wine blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Palate: red berries, plums, blackcurrants, dark chocolate, cedar wood
Food Pairing steak, red meat dishes
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
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Heineken Beverages