Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.47 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon95%
Cabernet Franc5%
Region Western Cape
Harvest Dates late February to April 22, 2021
Sites Various vineyards in Stellenbosch, Ceres and Tulbagh
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters; older small French-oak barrels
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak
Sulfites 81.0 ppm
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Bordeaux-style South African blend. The 2021 release draws on 9 vineyards from different elevations, with the closest vineyard 3 km from the ocean and the furthest about 3 hours away. The producer states the components were made separately and aged in French oak for one and a half years.
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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1895340 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser