Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.71%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Durbanville
Soil Deep red hutton soils
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Vine Age 15-21 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Open-Fermenters, Tanks
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and fermented in wooden open-fermenters for 5-7 days at 24ºC-28ºC. Punch-downs every 4 hours, fermented dry on skins. MLF completed spontaneously in tanks before the wine was racked into 225L French Oak Barrels. 22 months oak maturation in first fill 225L French oak barrels. After 22 months of aging, a barrel selection of Cabernet Sauvignon was made by the 6th generation winemaker.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, cedar, cigar box, spiciness
Palate: blackcurrant, firm ripe tannins, delicate finish
Food Pairing roast lamb with fresh garden vegetables
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Koeberg Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 976 3361
Email
Owner
Thys Louw
Cellarmaster
Thys Louw