Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Cabernet Franc28%
Cabernet Sauvignon28%
Petit Verdot28%
Merlot16%
Region Walker Bay
Soil Shale and granite, Well-drained soils with important percentage of clay in topsoil
Elevation 297.0 meters
Total Aging 48 months (1460 days)
Oak Aging 24 months (730 days)
Bottling Date Jul 2024
Production Details Bottled July 2024. 3-4 day cold maceration before fermentation with 3 punch-downs per day. Malolactic fermentation in tank with French oak alternatives. Blend finalized prior to oak maturation. 24 months in new French oak barriques (225L), then 12 months in 3,500L French oak foudre, followed by 24-30 months bottle aging before release.
Producer Information
Website
Address
17 Village Lane, The Village, Hemel en Aarde, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 316 1875
Owner
Bartho Eksteen, Johan &
Mariette Pretorius
Mariette Pretorius
Cellarmaster
Wilhelm Pienaar