Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.43%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.73
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache Noir, Syrah, Pinotage
Grenache Noir39%
Syrah31%
Pinotage30%
Region Piekenierskloof
Soil Weathered table mountain sandstone
Elevation 550.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 16 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 2,500L foudre, 225L barrique
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-picked grapes are chilled overnight in a cold room. The Pinotage is fully destemmed, while some crushed whole clusters are introduced into the Syrah and Grenache fermentations. Spontaneous fermentations from natural yeasts occur in concrete fermentation tanks. The wine matures for up to 16 months in a combination of French 2,500L foudre and 225L barrique. All oak is seasoned. The wine is lightly sulphured and filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes
spicy aromatics, violets, red berry fruit, lightly textured, ample mid-palate density, mineral core
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Farm 11455001 Road, Piekenierskloof, South Africa
Owner
Dr. Jurgens Hanekom
Cellarmaster
Rudiger Gretschel