Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Alicante Bouschet, Agiorgitiko, Grenache Noir, Pontac, Bastardo Do Castillo, Trincadera, Tinta Barocca, Lledoner Pelut, Pinotage, Cinsaut, Counoise, Carignan
Alicante Bouschet10%
Agiorgitiko10%
Grenache Noir10%
Pontac8%
Bastardo Do Castillo8%
Trincadera8%
Tinta Barocca8%
Lledoner Pelut8%
Pinotage8%
Cinsaut8%
Counoise6%
Carignan5%
Drinking Window 2030-2040+
Region Swartland
Soil Weathered granite formation
Orientation Western Slope
Vineyard Yield 22 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Foudre
Pressing Method Basket Press
Maceration 27.5 days
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types foudre
Sulfites 85.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Co-planted vineyard with multiple picks at this stage. 30% whole cluster, 70% destemmed. 25-30 days fermentation on skins. Pressed in basket press. Transferred to concrete tanks and older foudres. Aged 11 months on lees, then racked to tank. 65mg/L SO2 added and bottled from fine lees. Maiden vintage.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Aprilskloof Rd, Paardeberg, Malmesbury 7299
Phone
+27 22 482 3138
Email
Owner
Eben Sadie
Cellarmaster
Eben Sadie