Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Elgin
Harvest Dates Harvest started on March 4.
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 16 months
Lees Aging 16 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L and 300L
Production Details Hand-harvested into small crates and kept overnight in a cold room. Extensively bunch sorted by hand before destemming without crushing. Cold soaked for 5-7 days before natural fermentation in open top fermenters, with gentle hand punchdowns and pumpovers twice per day as needed and peak fermentation temperature of 28C. Transferred to 500L and 300L French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation, with 15% new wood and the balance in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fill barrels. Matured in oak for 16 months and remained on the lees for the full period, then racked and blended in stainless steel tank. Clarified naturally for 2 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rose petals, red fruit, red cherry, raspberries, spice
Palate: vibrant acidity, fine grained chalky tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW South Africa Special Report 2023: 93/100
Tim Atkin MW South Africa Special Report 202393/100
Producer Information
Website
Address
Highlands Road, Elgin 7160, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 284 9678
Email
Owner
Iona Wine Farm
Cellarmaster
Werner