Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier
Shiraz85%
Mourvedre12%
Viognier3%
Drinking Window 2020-2025
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Pinedene, Sweetwater (decomposed granite soils)
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Vine Age 16-18 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 and 500 liter
Closure Cork
Production Details The Shiraz and the Mourvèdre 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. This vintage can be enjoyed up to 2025, but will reach its best drinking potential towards the end of 2020 and with optimum cellaring only peak towards the end of 2022.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, red berries, plums, black pepper
Palate: nutmeg, cinnamon
Food Pairing grilled or barbequed lamb, beef, kudu, ostrich, springbok
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Lourensford Ave, Somerset West, 7130, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 847 2200
Email
Owner
Dr Christo Wiese
Cellarmaster
Hannes Nel