Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Franc50%
Merlot50%
Region Constantia
Harvest Dates March 18-19, 2020
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 42% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak42%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The Merlot was picked in the early morning on March 18, 2020, with Cabernet Franc following 24 hours later. The grapes were hand sorted to berry level, then both batches spent five days cold soaking before natural fermentations. After another 20 days on the skins, the wine was gravity drained and basket pressed to 42% new French oak 225L barriques, inoculated for malolactic fermentation, and matured for 18 months before light filtration and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild rosemary, fynbos, cassis, red berry fruit
Palate: herbaceous, polished tannins, salinity, freshness, tart finish
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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