Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.58%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.74
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon40%
Merlot27%
Shiraz20%
Cabernet Franc13%
Drinking Window 2012-2020
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Red decomposed granite - hutton type
Elevation 393.0 meters
Vine Age 12-13 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 12 days
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 27 Nov 2008
Sulfites 6.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicking into 20 kg lugboxes. 100% destemming and gentle crushing directly into open top fermenters. Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation @ max. temp. 29°C - 31°C. Time on skins 12 - 15 days, with cap of skins punched down (pigeage) 1 – 4 times a day. Wine drained directly to barrels together with single pressing from traditional basket press. Mostly new French oak used. Time in barrel 19 months, which included several rackings to gradually clarify the wine and assist maturation. This wine was bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered, on the property.
Tasting Notes
fruitcake, tomato paste, cinnamon, cloves, smoky blackberry
Food Pairing roasted red meat dishes
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+27 (0)21 880 1611
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Owner
David Trafford