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
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Da Capo Vineyards, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 858 1088
Email
Cellarmaster
Reino Thiart