Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache
Shiraz58%
Mourvedre34%
Grenache8%
Drinking Window now or over the next five years
Region Stellenbosch
Orientation South Westerly And Westerly
Fermentation Vessels Open Red Wine Fermenters
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details Vineyards are on south westerly and westerly facing slopes at 100m-200m above sea level. All cultivars were fermented separately in open red wine fermenters. Fermentation temperatures hovered around 26 C and peaked at about 28 C. Regular pump overs helped extract intense colour and soft, pliable tannins. After fermentation, the wine was pressed and racked to 500L French oak barrels with 20% new oak. The different components were aged for 12 months before blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, cranberry, dark cherries, savoury herbs, peppery spice
Palate: dark fruit, subtle tannins, elegant oak
Food Pairing hearty stew with root vegetables, roasted leg of venison with caramelized onions and a dark cherry sauce
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+27 (0)21 900 5700
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Owner
Harold and Denise Johnson