Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.34%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec96%
Cabernet Sauvignon4%
Drinking Window another 6-8 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu (decomposed granite)
Elevation 180.0 meters
Grapes Picked February 2019
Vine Age 12 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Maceration 3 days
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 15 February 2022
Production Details Grapes were handpicked at full ripeness in February 2019. Yield was approximately 2.4 ton per ha. Must treatment: cold maceration for 3 days. Fermentation: open micro fermenters. Pressing: basket pressed. Malolactic fermentation: in the barrel. Maturation: 27 Months in French oak barrel. Bottled: 15 February 2022. Production: 3240 liters.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vegetal, perfume, vanilla, mineral, leather, smoke
Palate: dark berry fruit, blue berry fruit, fruit
Food Pairing grilled or roast meats, vegetables, mature cheese, pistachio nuts
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Bosmans Crossing, 11 Distillery Road, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 894 4764
Email
Owner
Dave and Jane Lello
Cellarmaster
Jane Lello