2020 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.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Durif, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Alicante Bouchet, Viognier
Shiraz43%
Pinotage17%
Cabernet Sauvignon17%
Durif9%
Grenache6%
Petit Verdot4.5%
Alicante Bouchet2%
Viognier1.5%
Region Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Production Details All varieties vinified separately, some with whole-bunch fermentation. Destemmed grapes cold soaked 3-4 days. Fermentation completed in barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation. Matured in French and American oak barrels for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 4.7 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Durif, Viognier
Shiraz39%
Pinotage23%
Cabernet Sauvignon16%
Grenache9%
Petit Verdot6%
Durif4%
Viognier3%
Drinking Window 8-10 years
Region Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French Oak, American Oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details All varieties vinified and barrel-matured separately with some varieties undergoing whole-bunch fermentation. Cold soak 3-4 days, portion of juice drawn off to maximize skin contact and colour extraction. Fermented in barrels followed by malolactic fermentation. Matured in French and American oak barrels for 12 months, then blended before bottling.
Tasting Notes
deep dark black fruit, ripe mulberry, spice, vanilla, white pepper, velvety tannins, long-lingering aftertaste
Food Pairing oxtail stew, grilled peri-peri chicken, venison pie
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 4.6 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Durif, Viognier
Shiraz39%
Pinotage23%
Cabernet Sauvignon16%
Grenache9%
Petit Verdot6%
Durif4%
Viognier3%
Drinking Window 8-10 years
Region Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French Oak, American Oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Varieties vinified and barrel-matured separately, some varieties underwent whole-bunch fermentation. Cold soaked for 3-4 days with portion of juice drawn off. Fermentation completed in barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation. Matured in French and American oak barrels for 12 months, then blended before bottling.
Tasting Notes
deep dark black fruit, ripe mulberry, spice, vanilla, white pepper, velvety tannins
Food Pairing oxtail stew, oven-braised brisket
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage
Shiraz44%
Cabernet Sauvignon27%
Pinotage21%
Drinking Window 10+ years minimum maturation potential
Region Worcester
Production Details Matured for 22 months in combination of new and second-filled American and French oak barrels. Grapes vinified separately, crushed and transferred to open fermenters or roto tanks for extended skin contact.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, mulberry, pepper, vanilla
Palate: rich ripe fruit, firm tannins, well-integrated structure
Producer Information
Website
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family