Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $5.90Original ZAR 97.00≈ €5.25 · £4.44 | babylonspeak.co.za ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Sites Paardeberg - Swartland
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Handpicked grapes received a 48 hour cold maceration period prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. 30% of the grapes were whole bunch fermented. Skins were gently pressed after fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels, followed by a further 12 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
light to medium bodied, fruit driven, soft tannins, fine complexity, lively light palate
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault
Cinsault100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Sites Paardeberg - Swartland
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Handpicked grapes were destalked only. A 48 hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Skins were gently pressed after fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels, followed by a further 9 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
fruit driven, soft tannins, fine complexity, lively light palate, lingering mouthfeel
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 161, Malmesbury, 7299, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 300 1052
Email
Owner
Basson Family
Cellarmaster
Stephan Basson