Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.41%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon60%
Merlot25%
Cabernet Franc5%
Malbec5%
Petit Verdot5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Soil-rich, Warm north-facing helderberg slopes
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation North-Facing
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details All fruit was sourced from the Ernie Els Wines property in Stellenbosch. Grapes were hand-harvested in the cool early morning. Whole berries were fermented in open top tanks with intermittent pump-overs and punch-downs. After primary fermentation, some tanks underwent extended maceration. Each variety was matured separately for 18 months in French oak (60% new) before final blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
cedar, ink, juniper, blackcurrant, cherry, plum, roasted fennel, cassis, mineral, smooth tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin 2024 South African Report: 93
Tim Atkin 2024 South African Report93
Winemag Prescient Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 202493
Producer Information
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Phone
+27 (0)21 881 3588
Email
Owner
E. Els and H. von Staff-Reitzenstein