2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.9%
Residual Sugar 3.18 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.36 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Durif
Cabernet Sauvignon33%
Shiraz32%
Malbec18%
Petit Verdot9%
Durif8%
Drinking Window now or cellared for up to six years from vintage.
Region Western Cape
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Production Details The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. A 35% portion was aged in new wood, and the rest in second and third-fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red currants, berries, smoky flavours, vanilla, sweet spices
Palate: red fruits, dark fruits, blackberry, raspberry, bold, juicy tannin structure
Food Pairing meat casseroles, game dishes, other flavourful red meat dishes
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.04 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6.24 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Durif, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo
Shiraz32%
Cabernet Sauvignon24%
Cabernet Franc12%
Malbec12%
Merlot11%
Durif4%
Petit Verdot3%
Tempranillo2%
Drinking Window Savour now or cellar it for 6 years from vintage
Region Western Cape
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Production Details The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. A 35% portion was aged in new wood, and the rest in second and third-fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
red plum, blueberries, crushed herbs, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, cedary oak, dried spice
Food Pairing meat casseroles, game dishes, other flavoursome red meat dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
La Concorde, 57 Main Rd, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 807 3911
Email
Owner
KWV (Cooperative)