Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $101.08Original CHF 83.55 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon42%
Cabernet Franc37%
Merlot21%
Region Western Cape
Soil Oakleaf, Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 7 February 2017 - 2 March 2017
Sites Franschhoek, Groenekloof
Fermentation Vessels Wood Fermenter
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size French oak barriques
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes are picked by hand, placed into small lug boxes, and transported to the cellar in a refrigerated truck. In the cellar, the whole berries are double-sorted with optical sorting and then gravity-fed into wood fermenters. Each parcel is cold soaked for a few days and then slowly brought up in temperature, where fermentation takes place naturally. After fermentation, 5 days of maceration on the skins are allowed. The wines were aged for 24 months in 50% new French oak barriques, bottled unfiltered, and then bottle-aged for an additional 6 years before release. The grapes are mostly from our Franschhoek vineyards, and a small part from our Groenekloof vineyards. Only 16 barriques were produced for the 2017 vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black berry fruits, red berry fruits, blueberries, spice
Palate: chocolate, fennel, anise, black cherry, plum, cocoa powder
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Cabernet Franc35%
Merlot15%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 14 February 2016 - 3 March 2016
Sites Franschhoek, Groenekloof
Fermentation Vessels Wood Fermenter
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size French oak barrels
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes are hand-picked, placed in small lug boxes, and transported to the cellar in a refrigerated truck. The whole berries are double-sorted in the cellar using optical sorting before being gravity-fed into wood fermenters. Each parcel is cold-soaked for a few days before gradually increasing in temperature, where fermentation occurs naturally. After fermentation, the skins were macerated for 5 days. The wines were aged in 60% new French oak for 24 months before being bottled unfiltered and bottle-aged for additional seven years before release. The grapes are primarily from our Franschhoek vineyards, with a small portion coming from our Groenekloof vineyards.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berry fruit, black berry fruit, baking spice
Palate: ripe hedgerow, dark fruit, spice, bright succulence, earthier cocoa note
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Franc41%
Cabernet Sauvignon32%
Merlot27%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 29 January 2015 - 5 March 2015
Sites L'Ormarins in Franschhoek
Fermentation Vessels Wood Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Production Details Grapes are picked at optimal ripeness in small 18-kg lug boxes, and then transported to the winery in refrigerated trucks. Once at the winery, the grapes are stored in a cold room at 5°C. This brings down the temperature of the grapes, ensuring only firm and cool grapes go onto the sorting line, preventing oxidation and juice loss. The bunches are destemmed, and the berries are sorted with an optical sorter, scanning, and sorting berries for premium color and size. Fermentation happens in 10-ton French oak fermenters and in 225L French oak barrels. The time on the skins lasts between 21 and 32 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs, and aging is completed in a 225L French oak barrel with 80% new oak used in combination with 20% second-fill barrels. Components from each of the different vineyard blocks are made and aged separately for the first 16 months. Careful barrel selection and blending follow to ensure optimum consistency and quality in the final blend, which is then allowed a final six-month barrel maturation. Bottling is done after 24 months of total barrel maturation, and then finally, allowed extensive bottle aging before release into the market.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black fruits, spice, tobacco leaf, floral
Palate: raspberry, blueberries, blackberries, violets, nutty spice, toasted pecans, hazelnuts
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay
Harvest Dates 14 February 2013 - 15 March 2013
Sites L'Ormarins in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Groenekloof
Fermentation Vessels Wood Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 85% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak85%
Second Fill Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Production Details Grapes are picked at optimal ripeness in small 18kg lug boxes and transported to the winery in refrigerated trucks to prevent premature crushing and oxidation. At the winery, grapes are stored in a cold room at 5°C, then brought down to about 10°C to keep grapes firm and cool, preventing oxidation and juice loss on the sorting line. Bunches are destemmed and berries are sorted with an optical sorter for color and size. Only the best go into tank for fermentation. Fermentation happens in 10-ton French oak fermenters and in 225l French oak barrels. Time on skins was between 21 and 32 days. Malolactic fermentation happened 100% in 225l French oak barrels. Aging was in 225l French oak barrels, 85% new and 15% second fill. All different vineyard blocks are made and aged separately for 16 months. A barrel selection is done to pick the very best for this blend. After blending, the wine is returned to the same barrels for another 6 months. Bottling after 24 months in barrel is done with gravity, and then the bottles are cellared for extensive bottle aging before release into the market.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black berry fruits, fruitcake, tobacco, herbs, violets
Palate: black cherry, plum, cassis, spice, cedar, leather, tobacco leaf, cigar box
2012 Technical Specifications
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay
Harvest Dates 12 February 2012 - 14 March 2012
Sites L'Ormarins, Rooderust
Fermentation Vessels Wood Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 24 months
Bottle Aging 2 years
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Grapes are picked by hand, placed into small lug boxes and transported to the cellar in a refrigerated truck. In the cellar, the whole berries are manually double-sorted and then gravity-fed into wooden fermenters. Each batch is cold-soaked for a few days and then slowly brought up to temperature. Fermentation takes place naturally. The wines were aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak, bottled unfiltered and bottle-aged for 24 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: floral perfume, blue fruits, black fruits, spice-dusted plum
Palate: plum, spice, blue fruits, black berries, well-knit oak, long finish
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $101.08Original CHF 83.55 | vinello.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
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Owner
Johann Rupert