Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinotage, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Alicante Bouschet, Viognier
Shiraz41%
Cabernet21%
Pinotage15%
Grenache9%
Petit Verdot6%
Alicante Bouschet4%
Viognier4%
Region Worcester
Soil Loam with limestone, Black slate, Sandy loam, And red karoo earth
Vineyard Yield 67 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Planted 2006
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French and American oak
Barrel Size barrels
Production Details 2,261 cases produced. Full-bodied red blend with soft, silky tannins. Aging potential: 8+ years. Cold soak 3-4 days on most grapes; portion of juice drawn off for enhanced skin contact and color extraction. Varieties vinified and barrel-matured separately.
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family