Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
Total Acidity 5.96 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon36%
Cabernet Franc32%
Merlot30%
Petit Verdot2%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay
Harvest Dates January 22 - February 10, 2016
Sites Franschhoek and Darling
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Yield: 8 ton/ha. Wine was fermented dry on the skins and underwent extended post fermentation maceration. Each component was aged separately and then matured in 225L French oak barrels for 20 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: violet-tinged soft black fruit
Palate: silky, velvety, smooth, plush, ripe plums, hedgerow fruit, cocoa, cedar, spice, cigarbox