Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.7%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Franc92%
Merlot6%
Drinking Window 10 years or longer
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Leached, Decomposed granite, Sandstone, Gravel, Clay
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southerly
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 11% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak11%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak
Production Details Grapes were harvested by hand and berry sorted into stainless steel fermenters. Fermentation commenced spontaneously and was finished with a pure strain. Extraction was done with a combination of punch-down, rack-and-return and pump-over methods. Batches were gently pressed and immediately racked to small French oak barrels where they completed malolactic fermentation. The components were racked three times to enhance clarification and development. Blending took place after 14 months aging, after which the composed blend was aged in barrel for another 4 months. The wine was bottled after a total of 22 months. Production: 7,024 x 750ml.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tobacco leaf, ferns, spearmint, raspberries, blackcurrant leaves
Palate: firm tannins, dry tannins, elegant fruit weight, delicate fruit weight, good length, richness, dryish finish, lengthy finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1399
Email
Owner
Stephan and Izelle van der Merwe
Cellarmaster
Bernard Le Roux