Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.07%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir
Grenache Noir100%
Drinking Window now or mature for up to 3 years
Region Paarl
Soil Granite, Malmesbury shale, Rocky shale
Harvest Dates 16 Feb 2023
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Closure Cork
Production Details The fruit was hand-harvested in the early morning and brought to the cellar at optimal coolness. 20% whole bunches were thrown into the bottom of the foudre (open-top French oak barrels) and the rest of the grapes were sorted and destemmed on top. The grapes were then allowed to cold soak for a day before fermentation was initiated in the foudre. Thereafter, the grapes were punched down twice daily, with aeration as needed. After the peak of fermentation, the wine was only pumped over once a day until fermentation was completed. The wine was then basket pressed and transferred to older French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and allowed to mature for a further 9 months. After final barrel selection, the wine was assembled, settled and lightly filtered before being bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, berries, cherries, fynbos
Palate: fresh red fruit, spice, grit, perfumy fynbos
Food Pairing Mediterranean tapas, Korean cuisine, Japanese inspired cuisine, charred lamb chops, spicy dishes, Spanish classics like paella
Critics Ratings 4.5 Star Platter award: 2026
4.5 Star Platter award2026
Tim Atkin MW South Africa 2024 Special Report94
Producer Information
Website
Address
Suid-Agter Paarl Road, Suider-Paarl 7646, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 863 2450
Email
Owner
Charles Back
Cellarmaster
Anthony de Jager