Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Merlot44%
Cabernet Sauvignon26%
Cabernet Franc24%
Petit Verdot6%
Region Franschhoek
Vine Age 10 to 30 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Details 51% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak51%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Handpicked grapes, meticulously sorted, were fermented in stainless steel with extended skin contact for optimal colour and flavour. Only free-run wine was selected, ageing for 18 months in 225L French oak barrels, 51% of which were new.
Tasting Notes
black cherry, nutmeg, cassis, liquorice, spearmint, oak spice
Food Pairing springbok fillet with black cherry glaze, crisp spring vegetables, coriander and quince puree, fondant potato, 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