Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.78
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz88%
Mourvèdre9%
Cinsault2%
Cabernet Sauvignon1%
Drinking Window 5 – 8 years
Region Swartland
Harvest Dates mid-February to beginning March 2023
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 20 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 5000L foudres
Bottling Date Oct 2024
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The Reserve Red is a vintage blend of the best reds Leeuwenkuil produces from the Swartland region. The crop was reduced to one bunch per shoot to enhance the quality of the grapes, which were picked at sugars ranging between 21- and 24-degrees Balling. After handpicking the grapes, they were wild fermented on skins with natural yeasts and using punch-downs and pump-overs to mix the juice and skins. Extended skin contact then took place for 20 days to allow for the maximum extraction of tannins. Malolactic fermentation and aging occurred in a 5,000L French oak foudres for 12 months.
Tasting Notes
violet perfume, caramelized plums, red fruit, black fruit, cherries, cranberries, dark plums, peppery, savoury finish
Food Pairing venison Carpaccio, slow-roasted red wine lamb shanks stew, roasted butternut & quinoa chilli
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Vryguns Road, Windmeul, Paarl, 7630, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 865 2455
Email
Owner
Willie and Emma Dreyer
Cellarmaster
Koos van der Merwe