Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot70%
Cabernet Sauvignon15%
Cabernet Franc15%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates February to end March 2013
Vine Age 11 to 26 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel Tank
Maceration 16 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details Matured for 18 months in 225 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark blueberry, chocolate, thyme, pine nut, roasted coffee bean, cedarwood
Food Pairing Dry Aged Grass Fed Prime Rib, Wild Mushroom and Thyme Ragout, Crispy Onions
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Producer Information
Address
Klapmuts – Simondium Road, Simondium, 7670, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 874 1648
Cellarmaster
André Roux & Kayla Oertle-Morse