Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation East- And West-Facing Vineyards
Grapes Picked March 23, 2018
Brix at Harvest 24.1°
Vine Age 27 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors 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
bright ruby colour, plum, cherry, supple palate, earthy, vanilla, lingering finish
Food Pairing fillet, game meat, ostrich, kudu
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)