Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Tinta Barocca, Grenache
Syrah51%
Cinsault23%
Carignan13%
Tinta Barocca7%
Grenache6%
Drinking Window now and over the next 2-3 years
Region Swartland
Soil Shale, Schist, Granite
Vineyard Yield 24 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 2-27, 2015
Vine Age 12-40 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 28 days
Oak Details 100% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels, 500L demi-muids
Bottling Date January 18, 2017
Production Details Grapes are chilled in our cold room, where after they are destemmed to tank and around 25% whole bunches are added. Minimal SO2 is added and, as with all our wines, no other additions are made. The must is initially pigeaged once a day. After about 4 days, fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is pigeaged once or twice a day. Temperatures are not allowed to exceed 28°C. Total maceration is between 4 to 6 weeks. The wine is then drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation. The different parcels are racked in Spring to blend the wine, which is then returned to barrel. Maturation: 11 months in 3rd and 4th fill French oak 225L barrels & 500L demi-muids.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, roses, spice
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Roundstone Farm, Riebeeksrivier rd, Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 569 3010
Email
Owner
Chris &
Andrea Mullineux
Andrea Mullineux
Cellarmaster
Andrea Mullineux