Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Pinotage40%
Cabernet Sauvignon38%
Merlot11%
Cabernet Franc11%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite/tukulu (decomposed granite), Table mnt. sandstone
Orientation Cabernet Sauvignon - West, Pinotage - North West, Merlot - South & South West
Grape Clone Cabernet Sauvignon - 46C, 1631, 15M, 169AX; Pinotage - PI45, PI48A; Merlot - MO343, MO12, MO181, MO192, MO3
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Wood Staves
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types French, American
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date November 4, 2024
Production Details All the different grapes spent 5 days on cold maceration, where after it was fermented in stainless steel tanks at optimal temperatures of between 22-28°C. Here after malo-lactic fermentation took place on wood staves in stainless steel tanks. The wines were then matured separately for 10 months in 45% new 225L French and American oak, before being blended and left to marry for a further 2-4 months.
Tasting Notes
dark red fruits, ripe plums, red velvet cake, tobacco
Food Pairing steakhouse cuts, Malay curries
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Da Capo Vineyards, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 858 1088
Email
Cellarmaster
Reino Thiart