Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Five to nine years
Region Western Cape
Soil Glenrosa, Red slate
Orientation South-West
Harvest Dates 23 March – 1 April 2021
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Grape Clone CS46 on Richter 99
Vine Age 19 years; 8 years
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 83% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak83%
Second Fill Oak17%
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°B and cold soaked for two days before being inoculated with yeast. During fermentation, colour/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 27°C 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. 83% 1st fill and 17% second fill tight- and medium-grain barrels with medium and medium-plus toasting. Only 23 premium barrels were selected.
Tasting Notes
inky color, dark velvety color, black pastilles, black cherries, ripe plums, cedar box, pencil shavings, polished, refined tannins, long finish, persistent finish
Food Pairing red meat dishes, lazy-aged rump steak on the braai, whole roasted fillet with rosemary and olive oil basting, large black mushrooms grilled, fluffy baked potato with flash-fried exotic mushrooms and fresh thyme
Critics Ratings Platter's SA Wine Guide: 5 stars (95 points) - 2021 vintage
Platter's SA Wine Guide5 stars (95 points) - 2021 vintage
Global Fine Wine ChallengeGold - 2020 vintage
Tim Atkin Report94 points - 2020 vintage
International wine and spirit competitionGold (95 points) - 2020 vintage
Concours International des CabernetsGold Medal - 2020 vintage
Concours Mondial de BruxellesGrand Gold Medal - 2020 vintage
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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