Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 5.45 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Western Cape
Harvest Dates Malmesbury harvested on 24th February 2003 and 25th February 2003.
Bottelary, Stellenbosch Mooiplaas harvested on 10th March 2003.
Helderberg, Stellenbosch harvested on 11th March 2003 and 12th March 2003
Brix at Harvest 25.4°
Sites Malmesbury; Bottelary, Stellenbosch Mooiplaas; Helderberg, Stellenbosch
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French, American
Production Volume 21,600 bottles
Bottles21,600
Production Details This vintage was characterized by long periods of cool weather which allowed for slow ripening. This produced elegant, perfumed red wines. This was the first vintage to be fermented in cement and stainless steel tanks with both punching down and pumping over during fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place on the skins in the stainless steel tanks. After pressing the wine spent one year in 75% French Oak and 25% American Oak barrels. 25% of these barrels were new with the rest being 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Floral with dark berry fruits. Hints of mace, camphor and leather
Palate: Dark chocolate on the front palate, warm and decadent. Cranberry and raspberry fruit on the finish. This is all balanced by good wood and fine tannin integration
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Van Der Stel Pass, Bot River, 7185, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 28 001 0516
Email
Owner
Niels and Penny Verburg
Cellarmaster
Niels Verburg & Alice Verburg