Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.15%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 15 to 20 years
Region Franschhoek
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Maceration 4 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size barriques
Production Details Two parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Stony Brook make up the complementary components for this exceptional wine. Extremely well-drained soils ensure maximum concentration and intensity. The bunches were harvested by hand at full ripeness, before being hand-sorted and cold macerated for 4 days. The berries were fermented in stainless steel, receiving four pumpovers a day. After pressing, the wine was transferred into 80% new French oak barriques, where spontaneous malolactic fermentation and a further 24 months of maturation took place.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark red fruit, cassis, dark chocolate, sweet oak, toasted cedar, hibiscus
Palate: vibrant, structured, bright acidity, plush, velvety tannins
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Green Valley Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2182
Email
Owner
Nigel and Joy McNaught
Cellarmaster
Craig McNaught