Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Merlot, Viognier
Shiraz93%
Merlot4%
Viognier3%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite soils
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Grape Clone SH09, MO343, VI642
Vine Age 18-20 years
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Closure Cork
Production Details The Shiraz and the Merlot were hand-picked from separate single vineyards into 5 ton fermenters with regular, manual punch downs before the grapes were pressed and transferred to barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and ageing. The cultivars were vinified separately and blended before bottling. The wine spent 17 months in 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels of which 35% were new and 65% older barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, red berries, plums, black pepper
Palate: juicy palate, complex, refreshing acidity
Food Pairing grilled or barbequed lamb, beef, kudu, ostrich, springbok
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Ave, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2200
Email
Owner
Dr Christo Wiese
Cellarmaster
Hannes Nel