Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Shiraz56%
Cabernet Sauvignon25%
Merlot9%
Malbec4%
Cabernet Franc4%
Petit Verdot2%
Region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Soil Iron-rich granite
Orientation North-Facing
Grapes Picked March 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel, Concrete Cask
Maceration 21 days
Total Aging 22 months
Bottle Aging 2 years
Oak Types French
Bottling Date December 21, 2020
Production Details 2019 harvest with lower yields and exceptional phenolic ripeness. Each cultivar was fermented separately in stainless steel, French oak barrels, and concrete casks. Frequent punch-downs early in fermentation gave way to gentle pump-overs. The wine spent 22 months in French oak and concrete vessels before blending, then two years in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, spice, red fruit
Palate: luscious red berries, oak, velvety tannins, lingering tannins
Food Pairing rich mature cheeses, hearty meat dishes, beef bourguignon, tomato bredie
Critics Ratings Gilbert & Gaillard: Double Gold 92 points
Gilbert & GaillardDouble Gold 92 points
IWSC93 points
Platter's Wine Guide4.5 stars
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 888 4750
Email
Owner
Denis Gaiduk &
Yuliya Gaiduk
Yuliya Gaiduk
Cellarmaster
Schalk Opperman