Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier
Shiraz88%
Mourvedre9%
Viognier3%
Drinking Window up to 2026
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Pinedene, Sweetwater (decomposed granite soils)
Elevation 100.0 meters
Orientation North-South
Grape Clone SH09, MT01, VI642
Vine Age 17-19 years
Fermentation Vessels 5-Ton Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L, 500L
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
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 16 months in 300 and 500 liter French oak barrels of which 35% were new and 65% older barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, dark plums, violets, black pepper
Palate: nutmeg, aniseed
Food Pairing grilled lamb, 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