2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.19%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon93%
Merlot7%
Drinking Window 10 to 15 years from vintage
Region Western Cape
Production Details A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch. Sourced from older vineyards on the Helderberg.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.68%
Residual Sugar 3.7 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon87%
Merlot13%
Drinking Window 10 to 15 years from vintage
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale
Production Details An expression of a 35-year-old single vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bottelary ward, Stellenbosch. Cabernet Sauvignon grown in decomposed shale is blended with a small amount of Merlot from the same area for complexity.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon92%
Petit Verdot5%
Merlot3%
Drinking Window Ready for drinking in 2029
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 46% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak46%
Barrel Size 225 litre French oak barriques
Bottling Date December 2020
Production Details A single Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard from the Helderberg is blended with a small amount of Petit Verdot and Merlot for complexity. Picked at a ripeness to express the density and structure typical of this part of Stellenbosch while retaining freshness. Naturally fermented in a small wooden open top fermenter, then matured in 225 litre French oak barriques for 20 months, 46% being new.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.65%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.29 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Drinking beautifully now and will continue to do so for a further 5 to 10 years
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Barrel Size small French oak barrels
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The grapes originated from decomposed shale soils in the Bottelary area of Stellenbosch. A bottling of only two barrels of the best Cabernet Sauvignon in the cellar. Fermented naturally in a small upright wooden fermenter. Matured in small French oak barrels, 50% new, for 22 months. Bottled without fining or filtration. A single vineyard wine expressing the true nature of its origin.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Western Cape
Production Details This is a selection from the best performing vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon that would normally make up a component of the Max blend. Fermented and matured separately, the grapes are treated with the utmost care and respect of fruit. The winemaking process is simple and follows a natural process to preserve what is inherently perfect in the fruit.
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.23%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Barrel Size second fill French oak barrels
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details This is an expression of the Merlot block used as part of the Max blend from an exceptional year, originating from the Bottelary area in Stellenbosch. The grapes were hand-picked and then cooled down overnight before being destemmed and crushed into an open top wooden fermenter. Natural winemaking processes were followed with only SO2 being added to the grapes and the wine. The wine spent 22 months maturing in second fill French oak barrels.
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.11 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.36 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Slate
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details This is an expression of the Cabernet Sauvignon block used as a basis for the Max blend growing on slate soils in the Bottelary area of Stellenbosch. The vineyards are unirrigated and produce low yielding fruit of 2 to 4 tons per hectare, giving a pure expression of its environment. The grapes are handled with the utmost care in the cellar. Natural winemaking principles are followed with no additions besides sulphur to the grapes and the wine. The wine was matured for 22 months in barrels, of which 33% were new.
Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop