Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Drinking Window up to 10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Sites Helderberg mountain and Faure (close to False Bay), Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Oak Types French
Production Details Grapes were hand harvested early in the morning, de-stemmed and sorted before being transferred to stainless steel tank for fermentation. The 2020 vintage is the culmination in many years of experimentation to facilitate a style shift from a wine labelled as Shiraz, to Syrah. This was achieved by incorporating wholebunch fermentation or addition of ripe stems in to the ferments on certain vineyards and a move away from heavily toasted new oak. 65% new French oak was used, with the remaining 35% made up of second- and third-fill barrels. The superb structure was achieved through a combination of open and closed pump overs and careful monitoring to ensure a balanced wine.
Tasting Notes
fragrant fresh bouquet, lively fruits, hints of pepper, full-bodied, great depth, elegant velvety finish, intense but finer tannins
Food Pairing meat-based dishes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Strand Road (R44), Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (21) 880 0717
Owner
AdVini
Cellarmaster
RJ Botha