2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 4.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier
Region Swartland
Soil Sandy decomposed granite
Harvest Dates Harvest began in late January 2025
Vine Age Single old Chenin Blanc vineyard planted in 1972
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tanks and old casks
Pressing Method Some Juice Was Pressed To Initiate Fermentation; The Maceration Tank Was Pressed After Approximately Three Weeks
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were cooled overnight. About 60% of the fruit entered concrete tanks, partly whole-bunch and partly destemmed. Pressed juice initiated fermentation; juice was then run into old casks while additional fruit was added in a continuous-fermentation approach.
Tasting Notes Grapefruit, quince and spice; grippy, textured palate; refreshing tannin structure; deep yellow colour
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.08 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.15 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Mourvedre
Mourvedre100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite and shale
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudres, Concrete Tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressed
Sulfites 90.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 3,000 cases.
Tartaric Acid 6.15 g/L
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.59%
Residual Sugar 3.12 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.01 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Mourvedre
Mourvedre100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite and shale
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudres, Concrete Tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressed
Sulfites 75.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 3,000 cases.
Tartaric Acid 6.01 g/L
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.51%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Mourvedre
Mourvedre100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite and shale
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudres, Concrete Tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressed
Sulfites 70.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 2,400 cases.
Tartaric Acid 5.7 g/L
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.21%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Mourvedre, Cinsault
Mourvedre80%
Cinsault20%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite and shale
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Foudres, Concrete Tanks
Pressing Method Direct Pressed
Sulfites 90.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 2,400 cases.
Tartaric Acid 5.9 g/L
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.53%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.96 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Foudres
Pressing Method Slow Pressed
Sulfites 100.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 6,000 cases.
Tartaric Acid 5.96 g/L
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 5.2 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault, Shiraz
Cinsault60%
Shiraz40%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Foudres
Pressing Method Slow Pressed
Sulfites 80.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 4,201 cases.
Tartaric Acid 5.8 g/L
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Cinsault, Shiraz, Grenache Noir, Carignan
Cinsault
Shiraz
Grenache Noir
Carignan
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Foudres
Pressing Method Slow Pressed
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 3,100 cases.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Shiraz, Carignan
Cinsault30%
Grenache Noir30%
Shiraz20%
Carignan20%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Foudres
Pressing Method Slow Pressed
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 3,100 cases.
Tartaric Acid 5.8 g/L
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Phone
+27 22 125 0116
Owner
Adi Badenhorst
Cellarmaster
Adi Badenhorst