Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.22%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 3.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Tulbagh
Soil Shale, Schist
Orientation South-East
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak30%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French, Hungarian
Barrel Size 300 litre
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were night harvested, picked by hand to retain flavours. Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. Fermented in 50% new, 30% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French and Hungarian oak barrels. 100% of the wine was naturally fermented. A maturation period of 14 months was needed before the wine was racked, blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe melon, grapefruit, honey undertone, wood spices
Palate: well-balanced, exotic sweet-sour tang
golden hued colour, long finish, lasting aftertaste
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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