2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Shiraz 25%; Pinotage 15%
Region Swartland
Fermentation Vessels concrete tanks
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
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Production Details Grapes were hand-picked, chilled overnight, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented in concrete tanks.
Tasting Notes Lightly perfumed; notable acidity; gentle palate; baked fennel
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 80%; Pinotage 15%; Syrah 5%
Region Swartland
Natural Yeast Yes
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Production Details Hand-picked; destemmed, with a portion fermented as whole clusters; spontaneously fermented.
Tasting Notes Full, rich fruit; firm ripe tannins; balanced; aromas of dark and red berries, blackcurrant, and cherry stone
Food Pairing Beef; lamb and mutton; small game
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cinsault, Grenache Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon48%
Shiraz39%
Cinsault12%
Grenache Noir1%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite and slate
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 6 months
Sulfites 75.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.46 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Shiraz
Cinsault
Mourvedre
Region Swartland
Soil Granite and slate
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Oak Cask
Pressing Method Destemmed
Total Aging 15 months
Sulfites 87.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.55%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cinsault
Shiraz89%
Cinsault11%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite and slate
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Oak Cask
Pressing Method Destemmed
Total Aging 15 months
Sulfites 95.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Phone
+27 22 125 0116
Owner
Adi Badenhorst
Cellarmaster
Adi Badenhorst