Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation West-Facing
Harvest Dates March 30 - April 4, 2021
Brix at Harvest 23.6°
Grape Clone SH99, SH1
Vine Age 34 years old.
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Amphora
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L, 400L
Production Details Fermentation between 26-28°C. Malolactic fermentation was completed in older 225L French oak barrels where the wine was matured for a total of 16 months. A portion of the wine was made in the 400L amphora using whole bunches in a carbonic maceration process to add depth and complexity to the wine.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peppered charcuterie, chipotle, red fruits
Palate: medium-bodied
Food Pairing dry aged Chalmar ribeye, game, duck Magret
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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)