2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Cinsault
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1969
Fermentation Vessels small sealed tank
Maceration 20 days
Barrel Size 600
Unfiltered Yes
Tasting Notes red cherry, rose, fynbos, earth; light-bodied, pure fruit, fine tannins, especially long finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cinsault
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates Hand-harvested; no calendar date supplied
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1969
Fermentation Vessels small sealed tank
Maceration 20 days
Barrel Size 600
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Grapes are meticulously sorted; whole bunches undergo carbonic fermentation in a small sealed tank; after 20 days the wine is transferred to a 600 L vat; after 11 months it is bottled unfiltered directly off gross lees.
Tasting Notes roses, red berries, fresh herbs, spices; fresh, fruity and juicy with good texture and grip; complex and long
Food Pairing light meat; lamb and mutton; small game
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 4.4 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 Sealed Tank
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Maceration 20 days
Total Aging 11 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.81
Total Acidity 4.2 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 Sealed Tank
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Maceration 20 days
Total Aging 11 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 4.6 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 Sealed Tank
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Maceration 20 days
Total Aging 11 months
Sulfites 80.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
2018 Technical Specifications
Region Swartland
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Phone
+27 22 125 0116
Owner
Adi Badenhorst
Cellarmaster
Adi Badenhorst