Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.19%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Merlot47%
Cabernet Sauvignon27%
Petit Verdot11%
Cabernet Franc10%
Malbec4%
Drinking Window 4-15 years after harvest
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf, Vilafontes
Vine Age 15 years and older on average
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermentation Tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size small French oak barrels
Sulfites 63.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Production Details We usually start to pick around middle of February. All the grapes for our red wines are hand harvested, destemmed, and then crushed. Some batches will be cooled over night for a pre cold maceration. We use only natural fermentation, and no finings are used at all. Fermentation and maceration can last from 5 – 30 days. Traditional small open top fermentation tanks are used for extraction as well as alcoholic fermentation. The wine will be aged for minimum of 12 months in small French oak barrels, before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
deep dark colour, full bodied, lovely tannins, exceptional fruit, long lingering finish, complex, structured, age worthy
Food Pairing beef steak, braised beef short ribs, rosemary lamb shanks, gourmet burgers
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R44 Elsenburg, Stellenbosch, 7607, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 884 4656
Owner
Johann &
Paul Krige
Paul Krige
Cellarmaster
Francois Van Zyl