Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cinsaut, Mourvedre, Grenache Noir, Nero D Avola, Tempranillo
Shiraz62.6%
Cinsaut8.6%
Mourvedre8.6%
Grenache Noir8.6%
Nero D Avola5.7%
Tempranillo5.7%
Drinking Window Drinking well now; can be enjoyed for another 7 years if cellared correctly.
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Origin: Western Cape, South Africa. Vineyards: selected pockets from Bosman's best vineyards grown on the rippling contours high up on the Groenberg near Wellington. All six components were vinified separately to preserve and express the unique characteristics of each varietal. The wines were matured in French oak barrels for 10 months, of which 15% was new oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: raspberry, prune, cinnamon, white pepper, light mocha
Palate: ripe cherries, plums, dark chocolate
Food Pairing barbecued beef sirloin, herby karoo lamb, roasted sweet potatoes with tahini and pine nuts, cheesy gourmet pizza
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Hexberg Road, Wellington, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 864 1037
Email
Owner
Bosman Adama (Pty) Ltd
Cellarmaster
Corlea Fourie