2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir; multi-vineyard blend
Region Western Cape
Pressing Method 50% Destemmed Fruit And 50% Whole Clusters
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 28 days
Production Details Naturally fermented with 50% destemmed fruit and 50% whole clusters; extraction was kept to a minimum during active fermentation, with four weeks total on the skins.
Tasting Notes cranberry, pomegranate, liquorice, Christmas spices, red fruit, blueberry, dark chocolate, wet-stone acidity, taut, crunchy, generous
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.36%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Western Cape
Pressing Method 50% Destemmed, 50% Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 28 days
Sulfites 77.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Naturally fermented with 50% of the fruit de-stemmed and the remainder left as whole clusters. Extraction is kept to a minimum during active fermentation with a total time of 4 weeks on the skins.
Tasting Notes
Nose: earthiness, cloves, tree bark, wild strawberries, rhubarb
Palate: red apple skin tannins, crushed mulberries, salted cherries
Producer Information
Website
Address
Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 420 2142
Owner
Andrew and Peter-Allan Finlayson
Cellarmaster
Peter-Allan Finlayson