Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.79%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.95 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon39%
Petit Verdot25%
Malbec14%
Cabernet Franc14%
Merlot8%
Drinking Window now or cellared for up to eight years
Region Coastal Region
Sites 77% Stellenbosch, 23% Paarl
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date December 2021
Production Details The 2020 vintage was characterized by generally favourable conditions, improved winter rainfall preceding the growing season and generally mild conditions. This resulted in improved crops in coastal areas including Swartland, Wellington, Paarl and Stellenbosch. Disease pressure was lower than in 2019, although some rainfall during harvest required careful management. The spring period was unusually warm, prompting early bud break and accelerated early growth, while summer through harvest was mild with fewer peaks of high temperature. This resulted in an early vintage start and a compressed February, finishing earlier than in recent years. Wines show strong freshness, flavour retention, tannin development and aging potential. Grape bunches were hand-picked and sorted in the KWV The Mentors cellar. After fermentation, the most promising wines were selected for barrel maturation, then reselected after 12 months for a further six months before blending. Yield: 6-8 tons/ha. Total production: 29,200 L.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrants, plums, black pepper, pencil shavings, wild fennel
Palate: intense concentration, firm tannin structure, dark berry fruit, excellent follow-through
Food Pairing braised lamb shoulder, filet mignon
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Producer Information
Website
Address
La Concorde, 57 Main Rd, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 807 3911
Email
Owner
KWV (Cooperative)