Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.91%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed sandstone
Orientation East Facing
Fermentation Vessels 5 Ton Fermenter
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 10 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre Hogshead
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The Pinot Noir grapes were carefully sorted and crushed whole berry into a 5 ton fermenter. After 3 days' cold soak and allowing spontaneous fermentation to take place, pumpovers occurred 2 times per day for 5 days. 10 days' post ferment maceration was followed by a soft Basket press and further 12 months' maturation in 6 New 300 litre French Oak Hogshead barrels. Bottled with minimal filtration and no fining to maintain the wines' fine structure.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, black berries, earth, cured meat, spice
Palate: minerality, earthiness, fruit flavours
Food Pairing beef, veal, game (deer, venison), poultry, other savoury delights
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Producer Information
Website
Address
P.O. Box 2033, Dennesig, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 83 263 4353
Email
Owner
David Finlayson
Cellarmaster
Pieter van der Merwe