Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6 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 23-30 March 2021
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, cold soaked for two days, then inoculated 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.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark brooding fruit, plump black cherries, black fruit pastilles
Palate: layers of vibrant fruit, complexity, silky mouthfeel, chalky tannins, lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing rare grilled rump steak, roast leg of lamb with rosemary, parmesan, vintage cheddar
Critics Ratings Platter's SA Wine Guide 2024: 4.5 stars
Platter's SA Wine Guide 20244.5 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