Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir100%
Region Breedekloof
Soil Clay-shale, Quartz
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation Nw
Grapes Picked February
Grape Clone 1064, 513, 70
Pressing Method Basket Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Official producer PDF for Grenache noir 2023. Varietal range wine sourced from 2 different vineyards. High-density echalas and raised bush vines on clay-shale and quartz-rich soils. Matured 10 months in seasoned French oak. Total production: 941 cases. Rootstock: R110. Grape balling at harvest: 22.8 to 23.6. Official product page adds natural fermentation with punch downs and basket-pressing.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark cherry, raspberry, blood orange, dried herbs
Palate: vibrant, refreshing, youthful tannins, fruit-forward finish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin 2025 Report: 94 points
Tim Atkin 2025 Report94 points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Valley Breede River, Apiesklip Rd, Worcester, 6849, South Africa
Phone
+27 83 977 9201
Email
Owner
Ferdi and Elizma Visser
Cellarmaster
Elizma Visser