Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Durif, Grenache, Carignan
Shiraz83%
Durif7%
Grenache6%
Carignan4%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale, Schist
Harvest Dates February 19 - March 5, 2015
Fermentation Vessels Various Vessels
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand sorted to ensure only the best quality berry will be used. All components of the final blend were handled and fermented separately. Fermentation was done in various vessels to ensure that the unique characteristics of each block would be emphasized and captured, to be used as a component in the blend. The wine was aged in 4th and 5th fill French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months. These older barrels ensure that this vineyard's wonderful fruit flavors are preserved with low intervention from oak. With each vintage, the blend, or cultivar percentages is slightly different, ensuring consistency of style irrespective of the vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: violets, walnut, salty liquorice, white pepper
Palate: minerality, red fruit, bright raspberries, French oak