Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot60%
Cabernet Sauvignon40%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Cask
Maceration 10 days
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grape varieties were handpicked separately at phenolic ripeness and stored at 10 C. Each component was processed, fermented and matured separately. After crushing into 70 hL French oak casks, the juice and skins remained in contact for 10 days at 10 C for cold maceration. The wine was then transferred to 40% new and 60% older French oak barrels for 16-22 months before final barrel selection and blending. Wine of origin stated by the producer: Simonsberg-Paarl.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, dried cranberries, liquorice
Palate: black fruits, anise seeds, well structured, long smooth finish
Food Pairing duck, rich beef stew
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Valley Road - Off R44, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 875 5040
Owner
Family from Bordeaux (France)
Cellarmaster
Jos Van Wyk