Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.56%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window At least 10 years after vintage
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation West, Northwest, East
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 2 days
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details A 48 hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Extraction during fermentation took place by doing manual punch downs 3 times per day. Skins were gently pressed before fermented dry. MLF took place in barrels, after which it was matured for 22 months in 60% new and 40% 2nd fill French oak barrels. Bottled and laid to rest and aged till released.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh, 6820, South Africa
Phone
+27 23 2301 622
Email
Owner
Neville Dorrington
Cellarmaster
Adriaan Jacobs