Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan
Syrah94%
Cinsault4%
Carignan2%
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, 2016
Vine Age 12-40 years
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 July 31, 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.
Tasting Notes
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