Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Producer states this is a Stellenbosch Simonsberg Cabernet Sauvignon matured for 22 months in 225L French oak barrels with 10% new oak. Stated ageing potential is 15 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black fruit, blackcurrants, plums, violets, cedar, cigar box
Palate: integrated tannin structure, smooth finish, long lingering finish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 91 points (2022)
Tim Atkin91 points (2022)
John Platter4.5 stars (2022)
Gilbert & Gaillard94 points (2022)
Stellenbosch Wine Review94 points
Producer Information
Website
Address
R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 889 9865
Email
Owner
Retief du Toit and Stephan du Toit
Cellarmaster
Retief du Toit and Stephan du Toit