Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.69%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.46 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clovelly and kroonstad
Vine Age 30 years old
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter, Stainless Steel
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Bottle Aging 2 years
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Sulfites 135.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details W.O. Stellenbosch. Grapes were picked at optimum ripeness and fermented in open fermenters on the skins for 5-8 days at an average temperature of 25°C, with punch-downs every 2 hours for colour and flavour extraction. After malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine aged in 100% new French oak for 24 months. After bottling, the wine was stored for 2 years before release.
Tasting Notes
dark fruit, cassis, spice, savoury, dark chocolate, cedar oak, pencil shavings
Food Pairing matured sirloin, rump steak, oxtail potjie
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Beyerskloof, Koelenhof Road, R304, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7605, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2135
Owner
Beyers Truter
Cellarmaster
Anri Truter