Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.84%
Residual Sugar 2.27 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.99 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clovelly and kroonstad
Vine Age planted 1989
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter, Stainless Steel
Maceration 7 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 from the oldest vineyards on the farm and fermented in open fermenters on the skins for 7 days at an average temperature of 25°C, with punch-downs every 2 hours. 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 rib-eye, filet mignon, portobello mushroom risotto
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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