Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.75%
Residual Sugar 3.7 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Tannat, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarella
Tannat40%
Tempranillo35%
Tinta Amarella25%
Drinking Window 2-10 years from vintage
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite
Elevation 240.0 meters
Vine Age 12 years
Pressing Method Bag Press Soft Press Cycle
Oak Aging 24 months
Sulfites 58.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Origin Paarl. Yield 6 tons per hectare. Vineyards were planted in 2004 on ancient granitic soils. Cooler nighttime temperatures support slow ripening. Soils are described as friable yellow granite over a clay fraction, with deep root penetration and moderate to high vine stress from warm days and windy conditions, producing small concentrated berries. Grapes were harvested early in the morning while cool, then sorted at bunch and berry level before fermentation. Regular pump-overs were used during fermentation for extraction of tannin and colour. After gentle pressing, the wine settled in tank and was racked to barrel for maturation and malolactic fermentation. After MLF, the wine was sulphured and topped regularly. A tailored mix of first-fill, second-fill, and older barrels was used. Barrel maturation lasted 24 months before blending and bottling. Free SO2 0 mg/l. VA 0.77 g/l.
Tasting Notes
Nose: bright cherry, cinnamon, fennel bulb, black tea
Palate: sandalwood, toasted fenugreek, intense black fruits, intense red fruits, richness, intrigue
Food Pairing pork bao buns, meaty pastas, lentil falafels
Critics Ratings Vitis Vinifera Awards: Double Gold 2023
Vitis Vinifera AwardsDouble Gold 2023
Platter's Guide4 stars 2022
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Bodal Rd, Paarl, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 868 2393
Owner
Kirchner Family
Cellarmaster
Marcus Milner