Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.06%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Grenache Noir
Shiraz52%
Cabernet Sauvignon21%
Mourvedre15%
Grenache Noir12%
Region Bot River
Harvest Dates February 23-26, March 1, March 10, March 17, March 18, April 1, April 2
Brix at Harvest 23.2°
Sites Bot River, Luddite; Walker Bay, Ou Meul; Bot River, Gabrielskloof; Bot River, Waterleliefontein; Bot River, Anysbos
Fermentation Vessels Open Bins, Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Production Volume 19,400 bottles
Bottles19,400
Magnums1,000
Production Details A later than normal vintage due to cooler weather and good rains, has given us good acidity and freshness this year. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre were all fermented in small batches in open bins. We continued experimenting with stalks in the open bins to add freshness and to balance the dark fruit. The Shiraz portion was fermented in stainless steel tanks as usual with regular pump overs. All the components were pressed directly into barrel and aged separately. Some of the batches did malolactic fermentation in barrel which gives a fuller mouth feel and structure. This vintage was in barrel for 12 months with 10% new French Oak. During the blending process, great care was taken to follow the house style of Saboteur, which is increasingly building up a huge following, ie. bold juicy fruit, good spice and soft tannins.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe cherry, spice, cinnamon, mulberry tart with a hint of toastiness
Palate: juicy red fruit on entry. Good fruit sweetness in the middle. Long, balanced slightly decadent finish with lingering dark fruit
Producer Information
Website
Address
Van Der Stel Pass, Bot River, 7185, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 28 001 0516
Email
Owner
Niels and Penny Verburg
Cellarmaster
Niels Verburg & Alice Verburg