Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 2024-2029
Region Swartberg
Soil Shale, Schist
Vineyard Yield 33 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 8-16, 2014
Vine Age 18 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 28 days
Bottle Aging 10 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Bottling Date January 24, 2016
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes were first chilled in a cold room then the whole bunches were put into open-top 500L French oak barrels and foot stomped to release some juice. Minimal SO2 was added and, as with all our wines, no further additions were made. After about 4 days, fermentation began with indigenous yeasts and lasted about 10 days. A further four weeks of skin contact was given after which the wine was drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. We pigeaged once a day before, during and after fermentation. In Spring the wine was racked and after a total of 23 months in barrel was bottled unfiltered and unfined. 10 months of aging in bottle was then given before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, black fruit, spices
Palate: full-bodied, meaty, savoury character, silky tannins, balancing natural acidity
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