Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon42%
Merlot38%
Malbec8%
Cabernet Franc6%
Petit Verdot6%
Region Paarl
Vine Age 14 to 25 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225-litre
Production Details The grapes of these noble cultivars were picked cold in the early mornings between 23˚ and 24º Balling. The different batches of fruit were de-stemmed, gently crushed and went into tanks for 2 to 3 days. Fermentation on the skins peaked between 30˚ and 32 º Celsius and lasted from 7 to 10 days. Our healthy grapes enabled a long post-fermentation maceration that took place over 25 to 30 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in 225-litre French Oak barrels. These varied from 1st to 3rd fills ensuring mild wood integration. The wines went through a number of gentle rackings before being returned to the barrels to age for 12 to 16 months. The wine was lightly filtered.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1976
Email
Owner
Johnathan Grieve
Cellarmaster
Corné Marais