Wine prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2023 / 750ml ≈ $8.52Original ZAR 140.00≈ €7.58 · £6.40 la-motte.com ↗

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.87%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 66% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 6% Shiraz, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel fermentation tanks
Production Details Some grapes were harvested by hand and others mechanically. Fruit was sorted; hand-harvested grapes were sorted again in the cellar. Whole berries fermented at 25–30°C with regular pump-overs.
Tasting Notes Blackberries, plums, fruitcake, dark toffee, cloves and integrated roasted oak; medium-bodied, with soft lively tannins and a lingering berry finish.
Food Pairing Red meat, roasts, mild curries, hard cheese, creamy sauces and mushroom dishes.

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.28%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Western Cape
Soil A variety of soil types across the contributing vineyards.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Combination of hand and machine harvesting; cellar sorting; fermentation at 25–30°C with pump-overs.
Tasting Notes Blackberries, plums, fruitcake, dark toffee, cloves and charred oak; medium-full, with soft lively tannins and a lingering berry aftertaste.

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Producer Information

Website
Address
PO Box 685, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 876 8000
Owner
Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg
Cellarmaster
Edmund Terblanche

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