Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.16 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Walker Bay
Soil 69% ferricrete-rich granitic soils, 20% decomposed granite, 11% low-vigour, Stony, Clay-rich, Shale-derived soil
Vineyard Yield 33.15 hL/ha
Sites Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 8%, Overberg 53%, Swartland 39%
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 14% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak14%
Second Fill Oak10%
Third Fill Oak5%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228 litre, 400 litre
Oak Toast Level 60% Blonde Toast, 40% Medium Toast
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 12 bottles
Bottles12
Production Details Release date: March 2022. Barrel maturation: 100%. 4th fill oak: 12%. Tight grain: 100%. French coopers: Various. The timing of the 2022 harvest was similar to 2021, but a touch later than average. The average maximum temperatures for the 4 crucial months leading up to and during harvest was 25.18 centigrade, higher than the long-term average of 24.63 centigrade and higher than 2021. Ripening was slow and extended, and harvest was fortunately complete before the first rains in early March. The preceding Winter was the wettest in 24 years and was followed by a slightly wetter than average bud break to veraison period, but with an unusually dry September facilitating healthy, even budding. Apart from cold, wet, early season clay-rich soils inhibiting shoot growth, and a few late season heat spikes creating the potential for sunburn, the vintage proceeded smoothly and delivered beautiful, pure, generously textured wines. Yields, as always, were extremely low.
Tasting Notes
Nose: complex berry fruit, subtle spice, classic fruit aromas
Palate: beautiful tannins, full ripeness, lower alcohol, structured, highly individual
Critics Ratings Owen Bargreen: 94 Points
Owen Bargreen94 Points
Tim Atkin MW South Africa 2023 Report92 Points
The Tasting Panel94 Points
Wine Spectator91 Points
Wine Enthusiast90 Points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, R320, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)28 312 3595
Email
Owner
Anthony Hamilton Russell