Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 8-10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French tight grain oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Crafted in Stellenbosch. Blend information on the official producer page lists 39% Cabernet Franc, 20% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Grapes were hand sorted three times, crushed, and cold soaked on the skins for 5 days. After fermentation the grapes were basket pressed and the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged for 16 months prior to bottling in French tight grain oak barrels: 20% second fill, 30% third fill, and 50% fourth fill. Fermentation temperature: 28 C.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, black cherry, bramble, forest floor, dark chocolate, aniseed, spicy tobacco
Palate: blueberry, blackberry, mint, cinnamon, perfume, fine-grained, velvety
Food Pairing venison dishes, dry-aged sirloin, rib-eye steak, hard cheeses