Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz77%
Cabernet Sauvignon23%
Drinking Window 2 to 4 years after bottling
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Oakleaf
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation South-West
Fermentation Vessels Upright Fermentation Tanks, Oak Barrel
Maceration 14 days
Total Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L, 300L
Production Details The grapes are destalked and gently crushed and pumped into upright fermentation tanks. Fermentation is done over a two week period with pump-overs done 3 times a day. The temperature is controlled at 28 C. The wine is then pressed off the skins and malo-lactic fermentation is done in tanks. Portions of the wine goes to 500 L and 300 L French oak barrels and then a portion remains in tank. The wine is matured for 12 months before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: juicy red, blackberries, warm spice, pepper
Palate: red cherries, blackberries, black pepper, savoury undertone
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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