Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $44.42Original ZAR 730.00≈ €39.53 · £33.39Per bottle, derived from case | rijks.co.za ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.79%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation West-North-West, East
Harvest Dates Night harvested and picked by hand.
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Skins Were Gently Pressed Before Fermentation Finished Dry.
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. This wine was made by blending a strict selection of the finest 20 barrels.
Tasting Notes
red fruit, spicy, blackberry, creamy
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.67%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation West-North-West, East
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 22 months
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. This wine was made by blending a strict selection of the finest 20 barrels.
Tasting Notes
ripe red fruit, spicy elegance, blackberry, creamy palate
Sources: rijks.co.za ↗ · Compare this vintage
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.79%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 15 years after vintage
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation West-North-West, 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. This wine was made by blending a strict selection of the finest 20 barrels.
Tasting Notes
dark red coloured wines, complex fruit, multi-layered fruit, red fruit aromas, spicy elegance, blackberry richness, rich palate, creamy palate, silky tannins, well-integrated tannins, elegant tannins
2014 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.
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.7%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation West-North-West & East
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 20 months
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 20 months in 60% new and 40% 2nd fill French oak barrels. This wine was made by blending a strict selection of the best 10 barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant, cherries, ginger biscuit, banana leaf
Palate: rich, creamy
Sources: rijks.co.za ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1547324 | — | — | 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