Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window can be enjoyed now or be cellared for up to 10 years
Region Bottelary
Soil Well-drained gravel soils
Brix at Harvest 24.0°
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types American, French
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details Good quality grapes are harvested at a full ripeness (24°B). The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26 - 28 °C. Alcoholic fermentation is completed within 8 days. The grapes are then pressed and after malolactic fermentation, aged in 80% American and 20% fill French oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting Notes
vanilla, smoky aromas, fruit
Food Pairing roast lamb, hard cheeses, beef
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Groenland Wines, Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 903 8203
Owner
Steenkamp Family (4th generation)
Cellarmaster
Piet Steenkamp