Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.37%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Orientation South-Facing
Pressing Method Destemmed, Gently Crushed
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were cooled overnight, hand-sorted, destemmed, and gently crushed. Five days of cold maceration preceded a three-week fermentation with regular pump-overs for soft tannins, increased flavour, and deeper colour. Drinking well now but can be enjoyed over the next 8 years if cellared correctly.
Tasting Notes
Nose: bright red berries, freshly dug earth, allspice
Palate: tart raspberry, silky elegance, stony minerality
Food Pairing cured meats, flavourful salads, mildly spiced Middle Eastern dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Hexberg Road, Wellington, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 864 1037
Email
Owner
Bosman Adama (Pty) Ltd
Cellarmaster
Corlea Fourie