Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window Drink through 2030.
Region Franschhoek
Brix at Harvest 23.8°
Vine Age 28 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Top Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French, American
Production Details Only the best grapes were picked at 23.8°B and 50% whole bunch fermented in small open-top fermenters. Punched down by hand 3 times daily until fermented dry. Grapes were gravity fed to press. After pressing, the wine underwent natural malolactic fermentation in barrel. Wine was matured for 24 months in a selection of new premium French and American oak barrels. Production: 1,300 750ml bottles.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berry fruit, violets, spice
Palate: soft tannins, velvety, dark fruit, spice, elegant, rich, layered, complex
Critics Ratings Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge: 93 points 2023
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge93 points 2023
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Robertsvlei Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2044
Owner
Alastair Wood
Cellarmaster
DP Burger