Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.58%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Mourvedre
Merlot92%
Mourvedre8%
Region Walker Bay
Soil Well-drained soil; good water retention. important percentage of clay in topsoil
Elevation 297.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Bottle Aging 1 year
Oak Details 100% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; 1 week extended maceration after fermentation with approximately 3 punch-downs per day. Fermentation temperature 24-26°C. Malolactic fermentation in tank. Matured on French oak alternatives (3rd, 4th and 5th fill) for 3-6 months. 12 months in bottle pre-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