Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Carignan, Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan34%
Cinsaut34%
Cabernet Sauvignon32%
Region Coastal Region
Elevation 295.0 meters
Vine Age 15 year old (Carignan), 43-year old (Cinsaut), 19-year old (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 4 months
Bottling Date January 2019
Production Details All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separate in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the Divergent blend was made up in August after which the wine spent a further 4 months in barrel until bottling early January 2019.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, currant, plum fruit, floral character, spice
Palate: medium bodied, well balanced, freshness, savoury finish, fine, expressive, purity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report: 92/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report92/100
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes October 201992/100
Platter's Guide 202094 points (4.5 stars)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsriviershoek Farm, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 8851275
Email
Owner
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson
Cellarmaster
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson