Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.42 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 2025-2042
Region Western Cape
Soil Heavy decomposed shale
Elevation 300.0 meters
Harvest Dates Late harvest (3-4 weeks after traditional regions)
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 18-20 years old
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Fermenter
Pressing Method Basket Press
Maceration 30 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 500L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 5,000 bottles
Bottles5,000
Production Details 50% whole-bunch fruit fermented in 5000L wooden fermenter with gentle pigeage. Extended 30-day maceration on skins. Matured 10 months in 500L barrels (35% new French oak).
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, raspberry, Provençal herbs, wild thyme
Palate: white pepper, subtle fennel, earthy, graphite edge, powdery tannins, potpourri, spiced cherry skin, pink peppercorn
Food Pairing grilled meats, duck, herb-crusted preparations, game
Critics Ratings Antonio Galloni's Vinous: 95
Antonio Galloni's Vinous95
Tim Atkin94
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate96
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
R406, Lismore Road, Greyton, 7233, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 254 9848
Email
Owner
Samantha O'Keefe
Cellarmaster
Samantha O'Keefe