Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.14%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 4.82 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Drinking Window 2026 to 2037
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Red clay loam, Quartzite, Stony alluvial
Vineyard Yield 18 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 25/2/22 - 17/3/22
Grape Clone SH1, SH9
Vine Age 13yr old vines
Oak Aging 20 months
Bottling Date 22/11/2023
Sulfites 54.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Handpicking into 20 kg crates. Destemming and lightly crushed directly into small open top fermentation tanks. 15% whole bunches included. Spontaneous fermentation @ max. 30deg. with the cap of skins punched down manually twice a day for an average of 16 days. Wine drained directly to barrels together with single pressing from the traditional hand basket press. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel. 20 months maturation in old barrels. Bottled by hand unfined (vegan) and unfiltered. Production: 1066 x 6 x 750ml.
Tasting Notes
deep red, purple colour, big juicy rich fruit, lovely spice, fynbos (herbal) elements, plums, blueberry, black pepper, other spices, intense concentrated fruit, firm but supple tannins, Cabernet Sauvignon like structure
Food Pairing rich and smoky pork ribs, belly
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+27 (0)21 880 1611
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Owner
David Trafford