2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.96
Total Acidity 4.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Cinsault
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation Southeast
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Old, seasoned wooden vats
Pressing Method Pressed When Fermentation Was Almost Complete
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size Large foudre
Production Details Hand harvested with strict berry selection; fruit cooled overnight; whole-bunch fermented with daily pumpovers.
Tasting Notes Red cherry, raspberry, earthiness, spice, bright acidity, gentle tannins
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Region Swartland
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.84
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 95 kcal / glass
150ml glass95 kcal
750ml bottle475 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Pump Over
Total Aging 12 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2019 Technical Specifications
Region Swartland
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.38%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.84
Total Acidity 4.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Pump Over
Total Aging 12 months
Sulfites 83.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Pump Over
Total Aging 12 months
Sulfites 72.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.91
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Pump Over
Total Aging 12 months
Sulfites 72.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.9%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 4.77 g/L
Calories (estimated) 90 kcal / glass
150ml glass90 kcal
750ml bottle450 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Pump Over
Total Aging 12 months
Sulfites 75.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.8%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Pump Over
Total Aging 12 months
Sulfites 90.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Phone
+27 22 125 0116
Owner
Adi Badenhorst
Cellarmaster
Adi Badenhorst