Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Petit Verdot
Merlot96%
Petit Verdot4%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation East-, West-Facing
Harvest Dates March 9 - April 1, 2021
Grape Clone 192, 36, 343, 348
Vine Age 29-36 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Harvested from mature east- and west-facing vineyards established on mother soils of decomposed granite. Part whole-berry fermentation and softer pump-overs extract aromas of red plums and dark bitter chocolate. French oak maturation seasons the wine to accentuate the seductive flavours and generous velvety tannins. Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermenters at 26-28°C. Pump-overs were done three times daily over the fermenting cap. A small portion received extended maceration while the remainder was pressed immediately after fermentation. After settlement the wine was racked into barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. After further racking it spent 18 months in new and second fill 225 litre French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
red plums, dark bitter chocolate, seductive flavours, velvety tannins
Critics Ratings John Platter Wine Guide 2023: 4.5 stars
John Platter Wine Guide 20234.5 stars
Tim Atkin92 points
Grand Cru National ChampionBest in class NWC
Platter's by Diners Club 20224.5 stars
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 881 3441
Email
Owner
Gary Jordan &
Kathy Jordan
Kathy Jordan
Cellarmaster
Gary Jordan (with Sjaak Nelson)