2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.16 g/L
pH 3.77
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 84% Shiraz, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cinsault
Region Swartland
Soil Paardeberg, Lammershoek and lemoenfontein granite with clay; weathered granite and shale
Orientation North, East And South
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Average 31 years
Fermentation Vessels Open concrete tanks
Pressing Method Foot-Stomped Twice Daily During Fermentation
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Each variety was hand-harvested and chilled overnight, crushed into open concrete tanks, cofermented for about two weeks using only native yeast, and foot-stomped twice daily before blending and maturation.
Tasting Notes Pepper, spice and ripe red fruit; smooth, supple palate with texture and length
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.08 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cinsault, Grenache
Shiraz
Cinsault
Grenache
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank
Pressing Method Foot Stomped
Total Aging 7 months
Sulfites 75.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault, Grenache, Shiraz
Cinsault54%
Grenache23%
Shiraz23%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Oak Cask
Pressing Method Foot Stomped
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 7 months
Sulfites 70.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2018 Technical Specifications
Region Swartland
2016 Technical Specifications
Region Swartland
2015 Technical Specifications
Region Swartland
2014 Technical Specifications
Region Swartland
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cinsault, Grenache
Shiraz
Cinsault
Grenache
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank
Pressing Method Foot Stomped
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 12 months
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2012 Technical Specifications
Region Swartland
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Phone
+27 22 125 0116
Owner
Adi Badenhorst
Cellarmaster
Adi Badenhorst