Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window Enjoy from 2026 - 2031.
Region Franschhoek
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South, South-East Facing Slopes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225
Production Volume 6,900 bottles
Bottles6,900
Production Details Pinot Noir from the Franschhoek region planted on south and south-east-facing slopes at 400 metres above sea level. Winemaking: 75% of grapes are handpicked and berry-selected; whole berries are fermented in concrete tanks for two weeks; 25% is whole-bunch fermented; grapes are pressed; after malolactic fermentation the wine matures for 14 months in 225 litre French oak barrels with 40% new and 60% old oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sour cherry, wild red berries, toffee apple, spice
Palate: firm structure, intense flavour, mellow texture, round texture, opulence, length
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 8400
Email
Owner
Chris Hellinger
Cellarmaster
Neil Bruwer