2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.73
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Barbarossa
Barbarossa100%
Classification St Helena appellation wine
Region Swartland
Soil Sand limestone
Vine Age Exact age unknown; believed to be older than 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Cement Tank
Pressing Method Foot Stomped
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 11 months
Barrel Size 500
Sulfites 86.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Destemmed, naturally fermented in cement tanks with daily pigeage, then racked off gross lees during maturation.
Tasting Notes Elegant aromatics comparable to Cinsault or Grenache; fruit and savoury flavours; remarkable colour and mid-palate density
Vintages
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Swartland
Soil Pure white sand with calcareous subsoil
Vine Age Exact age unknown; believed to be older than 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Small plastic tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Destemmed and naturally fermented in a small plastic tank with daily pigeage; only 1.5 tonnes were vinified.
Tasting Notes Elegant aromatics comparable to Cinsault or Grenache; fruit and savoury flavours; remarkable colour and mid-palate density
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Phone
+27 22 125 0116
Owner
Adi Badenhorst
Cellarmaster
Adi Badenhorst