Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Drinking Window Upon release to 10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf
Vine Age 26 years old
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter
Maceration 4 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Sulfites 111.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details W.O. Stellenbosch. Fermented for 4-5 days in open fermenters with punch-downs every 2 hours at 25-28C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured in second-/third-fill French oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting Notes
black fruit, cedar oak, balanced, long juicy aftertaste
Food Pairing Cape Malay curries, lamb chops, dark chocolate souffle
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