Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $13.08Original ZAR 215.00≈ €11.64 · £9.83Per bottle, derived from case | rijks.co.za ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage
Drinking Window 8 years after vintage (2023-2031+)
Classification Wine of Origin Tulbagh
Region Tulbagh
Soil Low-potential vertical shale/schist with 300mm topsoil and clay layer
Orientation West-North-West
Vineyard Yield 6.4 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Gentle Press Before Dry Fermentation
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 20% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Night-harvested, hand-picked. 48-hour cold maceration, 3x daily pump-over during fermentation, gentle press, dry fermented, malolactic fermentation in barrel.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, dark cherry, pepper, dark chocolate, velvety texture, smooth well-defined tannins, vibrant acidity, intense dark-fruit flavours
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage
Drinking Window 8 years after vintage (2022-2030+)
Region Tulbagh
Soil Low yielding, Well-drained vertical shale/schist
Orientation West-North-West
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Gentle Press Before Fermented Dry
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 20% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Night-harvested and hand-picked grapes. A 48-hour cold maceration period was used before fermentation, with skins pumped over 3 times per day, gentle pressing, dry fermentation, and MLF in barrels. Aged for 20 months in French oak: 20% 2nd fill, 40% 3rd fill, 40% 4th fill.
Tasting Notes
ripe brambly berry, plum, black pepper, cocoa powder, plush, decadent, supple tannins, structured tannins, ample acidity, bold black-fruit flavours
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage
Drinking Window 8 years after vintage (2021-2029+)
Region Tulbagh
Soil Low yielding, Well-drained vertical shale/schist
Orientation West-North-West
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Gentle Press Before Fermented Dry
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 20% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details A 48-hour cold maceration period was given prior to fermentation to extract colour and fruit. Fermentation used 3x/day pump-overs, followed by gentle pressing and dry fermentation. MLF occurred in barrels, then the wine was matured for 20 months in French oak: 20% 2nd fill, 40% 3rd fill, and 40% 4th fill. Night-harvested and hand-picked grapes. Ageing potential: 8 years after vintage.
Tasting Notes
black currant, mulberry, cherry, fynbos, red berry, black cherry, oak, dense fruit, bright acidity, rounded tannins
Sources: rijks.co.za ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1631199 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh, 6820, South Africa
Phone
+27 23 2301 622
Email
Owner
Neville Dorrington
Cellarmaster
Adriaan Jacobs