Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.86%
Residual Sugar 2.09 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.59 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Region Western Cape
Harvest Dates Old Block - picked on the 10th February 2017; Young Block - picked on the 14th February 2017
Brix at Harvest 24.8°
Sites Old Block; Young Block
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French
Production Volume 2,600 bottles
Bottles2,600
Magnums515
Production Details The 2017 vintage was characterised by very hot, dry conditions in the lead up to the harvest. However, January and February were relatively cool and this allowed the grapes to ripen slower than initially thought. Due to this coolness, the natural acidity remained high which lifted the overall quality of the fruit. We had a slightly bigger crop than the previous two vintages so we could pick both the old and young block separately. They remained separate during fermentation and maturation, only coming together in the final blend one month before bottling. We continued to experiment with adding stalks to the fermentation, up to 30% in some of the open fermenters. The tank fermented portions spent a total of five weeks on skins before being pressed and allowed to settle in tank before being racked to barrel. Of the total barrel selection, 32% new Oak down to 4th fill with mostly French Oak being used. After 2 years in barrel, we made up the final barrel selection before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Floral, sweet fruit, cinnamon, touch of vanilla and a hint of fynbos
Palate: Bold juicy fruit on entry with fresh tannin grip on mid-pallet followed by dark, spicy fruit. The finish is long and invitingly decadent
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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