Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.23%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Durbanville
Soil Durbanville soil
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter, Tank
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked, de-stalked and crushed into open fermenters “kuipe”. Inoculated with NT 50, punched through for every 4 hours. The wine was pressed at 5°B. Malolactic fermentation completed in tank before maturation in French oak barrels for 15 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vibrant red fruits, subtle notes of black cherry, toasty oak
Palate: silky texture, smooth refined tannins, rich juicy finish
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Tygerberg Valley Road, Nieuw Maastrecht, Cape Town, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 976 1995
Email
Owner
Louw family
Cellarmaster
Thys Louw