Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Three to six years
Region Western Cape
Soil Red slate and hutton
Elevation 1036.0 meters
Orientation South-West
Harvest Dates 07-17 March 2020
Grape Clone 163C (Scleipp), CS46, 32 and 27 on Richter 99
Maceration 10 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak45%
Third Fill Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Oak Toast Level Medium, Medium-Plus
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Cederberg Wines states the site sits at 1,036 metres above sea level in a cool continental climate. Grapes were hand-harvested at 24.5-25.5 B and cold soaked for two days before inoculation with yeast. Fermentation included pumpovers every six hours and two to three manual punchdowns, with a maximum temperature of 27 C. After fermentation, the wine spent 10-14 days on skins before pressing and transfer to French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation was completed. Maturation lasted 15 months in tight- and medium-grain barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrants, plump black cherries, dusty herbaceous note
Palate: dark fruit, vibrancy, smooth chalky tannins, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing rare red meat, simple protein dishes
Critics Ratings Michelangelo Awards 2023: Double Gold
Michelangelo Awards 2023Double Gold
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023Silver
Investec Trophy Wine Show 2023Silver (90 points)
Platter's SA Wine Guide 20234.5 stars
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