Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.38%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.77
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon37%
Cinsaut19%
Merlot16%
Cabernet Franc15%
Petit Verdot12%
Malbec1%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 600L, 4500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Raised in older 225L oak for 12 months, the components are then blended and matured in 225L, 600L and 4,500L older oak barrels for a further 8 months. The wines were fermented separately until dry in traditional open concrete tanks with regular manual plunging. Secondary fermentation proceeded in tanks after which the wines were moved to French oak barrels. Blended after a year of ageing and matured for a further 8 months in 225L barrels and 4500L oak tanks. No fining.
Tasting Notes
sweet plums, fresh prunes, red cherries, oak
Critics Ratings Michelangelo: Gold
MichelangeloGold
Tim Atkin90
Decanter90
SAABusiness Class
Platter's4.5 stars
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Raithby-Annandale Road, Raithby, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 842 3472
Email
Owner
Etienne le Riche
Cellarmaster
Christo le Riche