Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.61%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Merlot52%
Cabernet Franc48%
Region Constantia
Orientation North-East
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 68% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak68%
Second Fill Oak32%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Fruit came from the middle of Beau Constantia's well-exposed north-east facing slopes. Grapes were hand harvested in the cold early-morning hours, meticulously sorted, batch vinified, and naturally fermented on the skins before 18 months of maturation in 225L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: savoury, herbaceous flora, ripe layered fruit
Palate: dense, firm, focused, fresh acidity
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Producer Information
Website
Address
1043 Constantia Main Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 794 8632
Owner
Du Preez family
Cellarmaster
Megan van der Merwe