Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Cabernet Franc30%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Hutton, Rocky, Decomposed granite
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-West, North To North-West
Vine Age Cabernet Franc: 25 years old, Cabernet Sauvignon: 13 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date late 2022
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 500 bottles
Bottles500
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes were hand harvested at 24 Balling in late March 2021 and the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes at 25 Balling in late March 2021. Grapes were vinified separately and fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at 25C. The pump over method was used to ensure maximum extraction of colour and tannins. The wines were pressed after 14-20 days. After malolactic fermentation it was racked off the lees, the Cabernet Sauvignon component was in 100% new French oak barrels and the Cabernet Franc was in 100% 2nd fill French oak barrels for 18 months. The wine was blended without fining and received a light filtration before it was bottled in late 2022.
Tasting Notes
Palate: Finely etched, long and savoury with black berries, ripe cherries and graphite undertones. The tannins are velvety with tailored opulence and layers of complexity.
Food Pairing sautéed pork chops served with fennel, Fillet steak Tagliata, rich and flavourful pappardelle pasta and parmigiano cheese
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Baron H. von Staff-Reitzenstein