Latest Technical Specifications · 2024
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2024-2027
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 7 days
Oak Aging 2 months
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Fruit-forward Signature Selection priced under R100 for exceptional value.
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2024-2027
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 7 days
Oak Aging 2 months
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Fruit-forward Signature Selection priced under R100 for exceptional value.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 4.2 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2023-2026
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Cool early morning harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region, Worcester
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 French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Sustainably fertilised with natural compost. Fruit-driven Signature Selection offering exceptional value.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2022-2025
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Cool early morning harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region, Worcester
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 French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Sustainably fertilised with natural compost. Fruit-driven Signature Selection offering exceptional value.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 4.4 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2021-2024
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Cool early morning harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region, Worcester
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 French Oak
Production Details Hand-harvested in cool early morning hours. Sustainably fertilised with natural compost. Fruit-driven Signature Selection offering exceptional value.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Drinking Window 2019-2023
Region Worcester
Soil Soil diversity with mediterranean microclimate influence
Harvest Dates Selective hand harvest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Breede River vineyard region, Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Rotofermenter
Pressing Method Juice Drawn Off Skins To Improve Colour And Flavour Intensity
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Grapes crushed into rotofermenters. Hand-harvested from sustainably farmed vineyards fertilized with natural compost. Selectively harvested to ensure only healthy, ripe bunches used.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family