Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.72
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 23.0°
Vine Age 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-Top Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French, American
Production Details Only the best grapes were picked at 23.0°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 20 months in a selection of 100% new premium French (50%) and American (50%) oak barrels. Production: 2,600 750ml bottles.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe red berries, black berries, violets, crushed black pepper, clove, vanilla pod, sweet spice
Palate: bright red fruit purity, savoury undertones, gentle smoky nuances, long, elegant, complex, spice, mineral depth
Food Pairing grilled lamb, roasted meats, beef, duck, peppered steak, slow-roasted pork, smoky braais, spiced sausages, mushroom-based dishes, charcuterie, mature Cheddar, Comté
Producer Information
Website
Address
Robertsvlei Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2044
Owner
Alastair Wood
Cellarmaster
DP Burger