2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 4.7 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2024-2027
Region Worcester
Harvest Dates selectively hand-harvested in the cool, early morning hours
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 2 months
Oak Types American and French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested Pinotage grapes crushed, transferred to fermentation tanks, and fermented for approximately seven days. Juice drawn off the skins to enhance color and flavour intensity. Selectively matured in American and French oak for up to two months before bottling.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window Enjoy now, or allow to mature for 3 years
Region Worcester
Soil Breede river valley, Diverse soils
Harvest Dates Cool, early morning hand harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Fermentation Tanks, Oak Barrel
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Types American oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2022-2027
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Cool early morning harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Juice Drawn Off Skins To Enhance Colour And Flavour Intensity
Maceration 10 days
Oak Aging 2 months
Oak Types American Oak, French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Destemmed and crushed, fermented up to ten days. Fermentation and malolactic fermentation commenced in stainless steel tanks, wooded for added complexity. Matured in American/French oak for up to two months prior to bottling. Fruit-forward Signature Selection known for exceptional value.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2021-2026
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Cool early morning harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Juice Drawn Off Skins To Enhance Colour And Flavour Intensity
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 2 months
Oak Types American Oak, French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Fruit-forward Signature Selection known for exceptional value.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2020-2025
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Cool early morning harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Juice Drawn Off Skins To Enhance Colour And Flavour Intensity
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Types American Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Matured in American oak for up to eight months prior to bottling. Fruit-forward Signature Selection known for exceptional value.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2019-2024
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Cool early morning harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Juice Drawn Off Skins To Enhance Colour And Flavour Intensity
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 2 months
Oak Types American Oak, French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Fruit-forward Signature Selection known for exceptional value. Well-balanced structure with subtle hints of berry fruit and vanilla.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window 2018-2023
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Cool early morning harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Juice Drawn Off Skins To Enhance Colour And Flavour Intensity
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 2 months
Oak Types American Oak, French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Fruit-forward Signature Selection known for exceptional value.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family