Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon90%
Cabernet Franc5%
Petit Verdot5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf profile, Mainly decomposed granite
Elevation 240.0 meters
Orientation North Facing
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 L
Production Details The hand-picked grapes were fermented in upright fermenters with the aid of selected yeast strains. Temperature was maintained at 25–28 °C. A combination of pump-overs and rack-and-returns were used during fermentation. The wine spent an average of 18 days on the skins. Matured for 14 months in 300 L French oak barrels, of which 45% were new.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lead pencil shavings, tobacco leaf, blackcurrant
Palate: ripe red berries, fine tannins
Food Pairing meaty stew, marinara pasta
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2023: 92 pts
Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 202392 pts
Platter's Guide 20244 Stars
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road (off the R44), Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4600
Email
Owner
Nora and Victor Sperling
Cellarmaster
Roelof Lotriet