Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.65%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite soils
Orientation South-Westerly
Brix at Harvest 23.5°
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Barrel Size 1000L Foudres
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested at 23.5 Balling to capture vibrant fruit and spice. 50% of the wine was fermented under carbonic maceration and the remainder was done with varying portions of whole cluster in open top fermenters. The wine was matured for 12 months in seasoned 1000L Foudres.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, plum, cranberry fruit, white pepper, cinnamon spice
Palate: dense, layered, succulent dark berries, fine peppery tannin
Food Pairing venison, pepper crusted Kudu fillet, slow roasted Springbuck shanks
Individual Vintages
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Harold and Denise Johnson