Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.89%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Region Franschhoek
Soil Varying soil types
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details These grapes were selected from specific parcels with varying soil types. This complexity in growing has resulted in a wonderful intricacy in the wine. Grapes were picked at optimal ripeness to enable the correct balance between sugar and phenolic components. Individual batches were bunch and berry sorted, crushed and destalked to tank. Natural fermentation started after 5 days cold soaking. The wine was matured in 225 litre French oak barrels for 22 months. 30% first fill and 70% 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, blueberry, green tobacco leaf, cassis, pine, black liquorice, cedar, five spices
Palate: dark fruit
Food Pairing wood grilled chateaubriand steak with Lyonnaise potatoes, slow cooked braised oxtail with butterbeans, rosemary lamb chops with new potatoes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer