Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.18%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot
Cabernet Franc45%
Merlot45%
Petite Verdot10%
Drinking Window right now, or 10 to 15 years
Region Wellington
Sites Wine of Origin Groenberg, Wellington
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French, American
Fining Agents Minimum fining with a single pass filtration
Production Details Our exclusive Cerno is a terroir-based blend of noble varieties that best epitomize the virtues of our complex and time worn soils. Cerno in Latin means to sift through or unearth. We chose this name because Andrew Barns, our winemaker, has been single mindedly working towards the goal of trying to unearth this wine for over 6 years. After extensive work in the vineyards and nursery, Andrew has chosen components from various and unique sites on our estate that blend together to create a harmonious wine defined as "Timeless", "Symphonic" and "Demonstrates great depth". 210 cases of 6 produced. Yield: 8 tons per hectare.
Tasting Notes
Nose: mulberries, blackberries, raspberries, cedar, oak spice, forest floor
Palate: blackberry jam, plum, dark berry fruit, sweet spice
Food Pairing succulent lamb draped in raspberry jus, dark chocolate infused with salted caramel
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Oakdene Road, Wellington 7655, Western Cape Winelands, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 007 2330
Email
Owner
Andrew Barns
Cellarmaster
Andrew Barns