Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 7.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Viognier
Shiraz88%
Viognier12%
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Fermenter, Stainless Steel Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French, American
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Production Details The Shiraz part is fermented in a custom designed 4,500 litre French Oak fermenter. After destemming and crushing, maceration for two days and then nature takes its course. Wild fermented with the grapes' native yeast. Manual punch downs 4-5 times a day and regular pump overs. The Viognier portion was fermented in a stainless steel tank. After the Shiraz has gone through malolactic fermentation, blending, and maturation for 12 months in French and American oak. The grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning hours when the temperatures were still low. Sustainable and responsible vineyard practices, working with organic fertilizer and spraying material. Filtered only once before bottling. Overall South Africa the smallest crop in over a decade, due to the draught conditions. Smaller berries, but with very good flavour and colour intensity. Cooler than usual nights were beneficial to colour and flavour formation, especially in our red wines. Healthy, smaller berries with excellent intensity.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, spicy plums, dark chocolate
Palate: warm, spicy
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Bo (Old) Hermon Road, Wellington, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)82 555 1150
Email
Owner
Rene Reiser &
Birgit Schmiederer Reiser
Birgit Schmiederer Reiser