Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon54%
Cabernet Franc16%
Merlot12%
Petit Verdot12%
Malbec6%
Region Bot River
Fermentation Vessels Fermentation Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The 2024 vintage was marked by a wet winter and spring, fostering vigorous vineyard growth, while challenging weather during flowering resulted in lower yields. Despite reduced quantities, the 2024 wines showcase intense characteristics balanced by a lively freshness, a testament to the vineyard's robust early-season development. After careful hand-picking, the bunches were destemmed and gravity-fed into fermentation tanks, enabling whole-berry fermentation. Naturally fermented and aged 18 months in older French barrique.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plum, mulberry, black forest cake
Palate: crushed red fruit, black fruit, spearmint, red apple skin, dry tannins, leather
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Gabriëlskloof, R43, Bot River, 7185, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 284 9865
Email
Owner
Bernhard Heyns
Cellarmaster
Peter-Allan Finlayson