Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon52%
Cabernet Franc30%
Merlot18%
Drinking Window 5-6 years
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date October 17, 2016
Production Details Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately in open fermenters using the punch down method for colour and tannin extraction. Components aged separately before careful blending. Wine aged for 18 months in new and 1st fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
dark fruit, oak, full bodied, elegant tannins, well integrated tannins
Food Pairing most meats, cheeses
Critics Ratings Veritas 2018: Silver
Veritas 2018Silver
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2018Gold
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2018Bronze
Platter's Wine Guide 20194 stars
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Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1039
Email
Owner
Paul and Hugo de Villiers, Family Trusts