Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 28 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Hand-harvested, sorted, crushed and destalked. Fermented in classic open fermenters. Matured for 22 months in French oak barrels (50% new), blended, then returned to barrel for a further 6 months.
Tasting Notes
Palate: rich, velvety, blackcurrant, cassis, tealeaf, wood spice, sandalwood, cigar box, graphite, olive tapenade, fresh acidity
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Knorhoek Road, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, 7605, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2330
Email
Owner
Rijk Melck
Cellarmaster
Hattingh de Villiers