2019 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI30-2019
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%
Drinking Window 8-10 years
Region Worcester
Fermentation Vessels Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Fermentation For Some Varieties
Maceration 3-4 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak, American oak
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Vintages

2018 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI30-2018
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 Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Fermentation For Some Varieties
Maceration 3-4 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak, American oak
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2017 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI30-2017
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 Barrel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Fermentation For Some Varieties
Maceration 3-4 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak, American oak
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2016 Technical Specifications

ZA-WOR-ALVI30-2016
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
Region Worcester
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter, Roto Tank
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Types French oak, American oak
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Producer Information

Website
alvisdrift.co.za
Address
Alfalfa Farm, Scherpenheuwel Road, Worcester, 6850, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 905 0653
Email
wine@alvisdrift.co.za
Owner
Alvi's Drift Family

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