Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Five to nine years.
Region Western Cape
Soil Glenrosa and red slate
Orientation South-West
Harvest Dates 07-19 March 2020
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Grape Clone CS 46 on Richter 99
Vine Age 7-18 years
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Oak Toast Level Medium, Medium-Plus
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 6,700 bottles
Bottles6,700
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested at 24.5-25.0 degrees Balling and cold soaked for two days before being inoculated with yeast. During fermentation, colour and flavour extraction takes place with regular pumpovers every six hours, along with two to three manual punchdowns of the grape cap. A maximum temperature of 27C is reached. On completion of fermentation, a further 14 to 18 days of extended skin maceration takes place before pressing and transferring to 225L French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel and maturation takes place over 18 months. 100% first-fill tight- and medium-grain barrels with medium and medium-plus toasting. Only 22 premium barrels were selected.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, black berries, blackcurrants, mint leaves, spicy peppery notes
Palate: black pastilles, silky tannins, balanced acidity, chalky, linear finish
Food Pairing Beef Bourguignon with pearl onions in a rich red wine gravy, Aubergine, Grilled rare roast beef, Tuna, Marlin, Risotto with Porcini & Shitake mushrooms
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin Report: 94 points
Tim Atkin Report94 points
International wine and spirit competitionGold (95 points)
Concours International des CabernetsGold Medal
Concours Mondial de BruxellesGrand Gold Medal
Global Fine Wine ChallengeGold (93 points)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsrivier Farm, Citrusdal, 7340, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)27 482 2827
Email
Owner
Nieuwoudt Family (David Nieuwoudt, Emma Nieuwoudt)
Cellarmaster
David Nieuwoudt