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
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 161, Malmesbury, 7299, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 300 1052
Email
Owner
Basson Family
Cellarmaster
Stephan Basson