Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc52%
Merlot32%
Cabernet Sauvignon16%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates February to March 2016
Vine Age 13 to 28 years
Fermentation Vessels Wooden Vat, Stainless Steel Tank
Maceration 16 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked from beginning February to end March 2016 with an average yield of 8 tons per hectare. Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. Skin contact for 16 to 20 days resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds. 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: blackberries, cassis, fennel, forest floor, cedarwood
Palate: delicately textured
Food Pairing fennel crusted sirloin, celeriac purée, potato fondant, hazelnut beurre noisette, fig and red wine jus
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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