Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.35 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Tinta Barocca, Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah51%
Tinta Barocca34%
Cabernet Sauvignon15%
Drinking Window now and over the next 5 to 10 years
Region Swartland
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 23 January - 18 February 2019
Vine Age 16-40 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel, Foudre
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 28 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 500L barrels, 5000L foudre
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 14-16°C · 57-61°F
Production Details Cool grapes were destemmed to tank and 50% crushed whole clusters of Syrah and Tinta Barocca were added. Minimal SO2 was added, and no further additions were made. The must was initially pigeaged once a day. After about 4 days, fermentation began with indigenous yeasts, and the wine was further pigeaged once or twice a day. Temperatures were not allowed to exceed 28°C. Total maceration was from 4 to 6 weeks. The wine was then drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation. The different parcels were racked in Spring to blend the wine, which was then returned to large Foudre for 6 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plums, cherries, cloves, black pepper
Palate: fruit, spice
Food Pairing grilled meats, vegetables, tomato-based pasta dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Le Quartier Français, Huguenot St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 492 5961
Email
Owner
Andrea &
Chris Mullineux
Chris Mullineux
Cellarmaster
Gynore Hendricks