Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.64 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window Best enjoyed now. Will gracefully age and reward cellaring for up to 6 years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation South Facing
Harvest Dates March 2018
Vine Age planted 2001
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak70%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 300L French oak barrels
Production Details The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were hand picked from Block 5. The grapes were stored overnight in the cold room, then hand sorted and destemmed. The whole berries were cold soaked for 5 days before fermentation began, lasting for 15 days between 18 – 25°C in stainless steel tanks. Carefully planned pump over and rack-and-return approaches ensured good aromatic, flavour, colour and tannin extraction. Malolactic fermentation then took place during a two-week post-fermentation skin maceration. After being pressed off the skins, the wine was left to mature in a combination of 225L and 300L French oak barrels for 17 months. 30% new French oak was used along with 70% second and third fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrants, black plum, savoury overlay, mixed spice
Critics Ratings Platter Guide: 4.5 stars
Platter Guide4.5 stars
Michelangelo AwardsGold Medal 2024
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Sir Lowry's Pass Road, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 200 2698
Email
Owner
Gabb family (Roger Gabb, Chairman; Rollo Gabb, MD)
Cellarmaster
Kaylin Willscott (Assistant Winemaker)